Angela Bassett stopped by to speak with Deborah Roberts about real-life first responders that inspire her hit drama 9-1-1, which returns for its 9th season tonight on ABC, a day before we're featuring a true crime case centered around a series of heart-pounding 911 calls on Friday's new 20/20. A new season of 9-1-1 launches TONIGHT (Oct. 9th) at 8/7c on ABC. Our newest 20/20 "Life on the Line" premieres Friday (Oct. 10th) at 9/8c on ABC. Stream on Hulu. | ABC 20/20

Angela Bassett born 1958 in New York City has captivated audiences for decades with her extraordinary talent and commanding screen presence She rose to fame portraying Tina Turner in What’s Love Got to Do With It in 1993 earning critical acclaim and an Academy Award nomination Bassett continues to shine in films like Black Panther 2018 and the TV series American Horror Story Her dedication to powerful roles and unwavering elegance makes her a timeless Hollywood icon inspiring generations of acto