Kim Bass Explained

Kim Bass (born February 16, 1956) is an American film and television writer, director, and producer.

Early life

Bass was born in Utica, New York^[1] to father C.W. Bass. He has one brother, Kyle, and four sisters.^[2]

He graduated in 1974 from Notre Dame Junior Senior High School.^{[3] [4]}

Career

Bass' television work includes creating Sister, Sister and writing on In Living Color.^[5] Bass also created the Nickelodeon sitcom Kenan & Kel.^{[6] [7]} His film credits include the movie Junkyard Dog starring Vivica A. Fox and Kill Speed.^{[8] [9]}

Bass is one of the founders of the independent production company Bass Entertainment Pictures.^[9]

Filmography

• Succubus: Hell-Bent, 2007 horror film directed by Kim Bass. With Gary Busey, David Keith, Lorenzo Lamas
• A Snowy Day in Oakland, a 2023 American comedy film written and directed by Kim Bass. It stars Nicole Ari Parker, Loretta Devine, Michael Jai White and Keith David.

Notes and References

1. News: Schneider. H. Rose. 'The kind of picture that should be on the big screen': Utica native's film in theaters soon. March 10, 2022. Observer-Dispatch. April 15, 2022. July 16, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220716003846/https://www.uticaod.com/story/news/2022/03/10/utica-native-kim-basss-latest-film-tysons-run-premieres-march-11/6937064001/. live.
2. News: Johnson. Melinda. Bass brothers write screenplay based on family story; film stars Tom Skerritt. April 26, 2015. The Post-Standard. July 13, 2022. April 15, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220415222932/https://www.syracuse.com/entertainment/2015/04/bass_brothers_write_screenplay_based_on_family_story_film_stars_tom_skerritt.html. live.
3. News: Utica native Kim Bass' film to be shown at Marquee Cinema. February 13, 2022. Rome Sentinel. April 15, 2022. February 17, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220217201449/https://romesentinel.com/stories/utica-native-kim-bass-film-to-be-shown-at-marquee-cinema,129299. live.
4. News: Herbert. Geoff. CNY native writes, directs inspirational new movie 'Tyson's Run' (interview). February 25, 2022. The Post-Standard. April 15, 2022. April 15, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220415221140/https://www.syracuse.com/entertainment/2022/02/cny-native-writes-directs-inspirational-new-movie-tysons-run-interview.html?outputType=amp. live.
5. News: Hindes. Andrew. Reid's 'c'KRUZ' catches Bass. Daily Variety. May 13, 1996.
6. News: Katz. Richard. NICK PRIMES KIDVID: Cabler to stretch evening programs 'Zone'. Daily Variety. June 29, 1998.
7. Book: Brooks. Tim. Marsh. Earle. The complete directory to prime time network and cable TV shows 1946-present. 2003. Ballantine Books. New York. 0-345-45542-8. 635, 792, 1005, 1048, 1079. 8..
8. News: Malone. Janice. New Vivica A. Fox Indie Film Premieres in Nashville this Week. The Tennessee Tribune (Nashville). November 18, 2010.
9. News: Weathersbee. Avis. Kim Bass Mastering Indie Filmmaking Market. January 14, 2016. Jet. June 12, 2012. February 14, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170214201353/http://www.jetmag.com/entertainment/kim-bass-mastering-indie-filmmaking-market/. live.