Kim Bass (born February 16, 1956)[1] is an American film and television writer, director, and producer.

Early life

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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

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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

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  • 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.

References

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  1. ^ a b Schneider, H. Rose (March 10, 2022). "'The kind of picture that should be on the big screen': Utica native's film in theaters soon". Observer-Dispatch. Archived from the original on July 16, 2022. Retrieved April 15, 2022.
  2. ^ Johnson, Melinda (April 26, 2015). "Bass brothers write screenplay based on family story; film stars Tom Skerritt". The Post-Standard. Archived from the original on April 15, 2022. Retrieved July 13, 2022.
  3. ^ "Utica native Kim Bass' film to be shown at Marquee Cinema". Rome Sentinel. February 13, 2022. Archived from the original on February 17, 2022. Retrieved April 15, 2022.
  4. ^ Herbert, Geoff (February 25, 2022). "CNY native writes, directs inspirational new movie 'Tyson's Run' (interview)". The Post-Standard. Archived from the original on April 15, 2022. Retrieved April 15, 2022.
  5. ^ Hindes, Andrew (May 13, 1996). "Reid's 'c'KRUZ' catches Bass". Daily Variety.
  6. ^ Katz, Richard (June 29, 1998). "NICK PRIMES KIDVID: Cabler to stretch evening programs 'Zone'". Daily Variety.
  7. ^ Brooks, Tim; Marsh, Earle (2003). The complete directory to prime time network and cable TV shows 1946-present (8. ed.). New York: Ballantine Books. pp. 635, 792, 1005, 1048, 1079. ISBN 0-345-45542-8.
  8. ^ Malone, Janice (November 18, 2010). "New Vivica A. Fox Indie Film Premieres in Nashville this Week". The Tennessee Tribune (Nashville).
  9. ^ a b Weathersbee, Avis (June 12, 2012). "Kim Bass Mastering Indie Filmmaking Market". Jet. Archived from the original on February 14, 2017. Retrieved January 14, 2016.