- Born
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- Birth nameWilliam Henry Bassett
- Height6′ 5″ (1.96 m)
- William Bassett was born on December 28, 1935 in Evanston, Illinois, USA. He was an actor, known for Black Dynamite (2009), The Karate Kid (1984) and House of 1000 Corpses (2003). He was married to Patricia Anne Dorsey. He died on February 9, 2025 in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA.
- SpousePatricia Anne Dorsey(1962 - May 19, 1982) (divorced, 2 children)
- ChildrenKatherine Tudor BassettWendy Irene Bassett (Crislip)
- ParentsMark Seymour BassettElly Christine Elisius
- RelativesDolly King Bassett (Bennett)(Cousin)Louis King Bassett(Half Sibling)Maxine Roberta Bassett (Pierson)(Half Sibling)Emily Kathryn Bassett (Agnew)(Half Sibling)
- Auditioned for a small role in House of 1000 Corpses (2003), but director Rob Zombie liked him so much gave him a slightly bigger role as the sheriff.
- Received a Bachelor of Science Degree from Northwestern University.
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