Tamara Bass Explained

Tamara Bass
Birth Place:	Syracuse, New York, U.S.
Occupation:	Actress, director, writer
Yearsactive:	1999–present

Tamara Bass is an American director, writer, producer and actress. She began her career appearing in films Bellyfruit (1999) and Baby Boy (2001). In 2019, Bass made her directing debut with the drama film If Not Now, When?.

Life and career

Bass was born in Syracuse, New York.^[1] She made her big screen debut appearing in the 1999 independent film Bellyfruit and later guest-starred on Moesha. From 2000 to 2001 she had a recurring role in the ABC drama series, The Fugitive, and in 2001 appeared in the crime drama film, Baby Boy.^[2] From 2001 to 2002, Bass had a recurring role in the Fox drama series, Boston Public appearing in 13 episodes.^[2] In 2005, Bass made her directing debut with short film Exposure.^[3] In 2013, she co-starred opposite Malinda Williams in the made-for-television film, Marry Me for Christmas.^[4]

In 2019, Bass co-directed with her friend, Meagan Good, wrote and starred in the drama film If Not Now, When?.^{[5] [6]} The film premiered at the American Black Film Festival and was nominated for the Jury Award for Best Narrative Feature, Best Screenplay and Best Director.^{[2] [7] [8]} It was released by Vertical Entertainment in January 2021.^[9] In 2021, Bass directed her second film, the comedy-drama Don't Waste Your Pretty starring Keri Hilson, Deborah Joy Winans, Jasmine Burke and Kaye Singleton. The film that based on Demetria Lucas’ book by the same name premiered on TV One.^{[10] [11] [12]} Later that year, Bass wrote the screenplay for Lifetime drama film Color of Love starring Deborah Joy Winans,^[13] and directed Coins Forever starring Essence Atkins, Stephen Bishop and Golden Brooks.^[14] In 2022 she directed episode of Tales, and the thriller film Hello for BET+.^[15] In 2023, Bass directed Ruined, another thriller for BET+ starring Keri Hilson.^[16]

Filmography

Short film

Year	Title	Director	Writer	Producer
2005	Exposure
2008	Broken

Feature film

Year	Title	Director	Writer	Producer
2019	If Not Now, When?
2021	Don't Waste Your Pretty
	Color of Love
	Coins Forever
2022	Hello
2023	Ruined

Television

Notes and References

1. Web site: Tamara Bass - Rotten Tomatoes. www.rottentomatoes.com.
2. Web site: About. Tamara Bass.
3. Web site: Exclusive: Tamara Bass Talks "If Not Now, When" and the Mindset of Her Character. Taheem. Thompson. January 12, 2021.
4. Web site: Marry Me for Christmas - Rotten Tomatoes. November 30, 2016. www.rottentomatoes.com.
5. Web site: Review: Friends are there for one another in the melodramatic 'If Not Now, When?'. Katie. Walsh. January 7, 2021. Los Angeles Times.
6. Web site: ‘If Not Now, When?’ Review: Friends Stick Together in Actors Meagan Good and Tamara Bass’ Directing Debut. Lisa. Kennedy. January 6, 2021.
7. Web site: Writer . Guest . 2019-06-27 . ABFF 2019 Exclusive: Directors Meagan Good and Tamara Bass Talk Sisterhood Film ‘If Not Now, When?’ . 2024-01-04 . blackfilm.com . en-US.
8. Web site: The Slate of Films in Competition Announced for the 2019 American Black Film Festival – American Black Film Festival Miami. ABFF. Miami. April 21, 2021.
9. https://deadline.com/2020/10/vertical-entertainment-ifhttps://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/if_not_now_when_2021 Deadline Hollywood
10. Web site: TV One Wraps Production On Original Film "Don't Waste Your Pretty". BlackFilmandTV.com.
11. Web site: Director & Actress, Tamara Bass on Her Latest Project, 'Don't Waste Your Pretty'. Thao. Vo. February 28, 2021.
12. Web site: Tamara Bass.
13. Web site: Color of Love - Rotten Tomatoes. April 5, 2021. www.rottentomatoes.com.
14. Web site: Coins Forever - Rotten Tomatoes. www.rottentomatoes.com.
15. Web site: Hello - Rotten Tomatoes. www.rottentomatoes.com.
16. Web site: Trailer to BET+ film Ruined starring Keri Hilson. BlackFilmandTV.com.