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James Baskett

James Baskett

Actor · 1904–1948 · Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

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Biography

James Franklin Baskett (February 16, 1904 – July 9, 1948) was an American actor who portrayed Uncle Remus, singing the song "Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah" in the 1946 Disney feature film Song of the South. In recognition of his portrayal of Remus, he was given an Honorary Academy Award in 1948, making him the first Black male performer to receive an Oscar.

Acted in 11

1940s

  1. 1946

    Song of the South

    Uncle Remus / Br'er Fox (voice)

    61
  2. 1944

    The Heavenly Body

    Porter (uncredited)

  3. 1943

    Revenge of the Zombies

    Lazarus

  4. 1941

    Dumbo

    Fats Crow (voice) (uncredited)

    81
  5. 1940

    Comes Midnight

    Movie

1930s

  1. 1939

    Straight to Heaven

    First Detective

  2. 1938

    Gone Harlem

    Movie

  3. Policy Man

    Jimmie

  4. 1933

    20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang

    Movie

  5. 1932

    Harlem Is Heaven

    Movie