James Baskett
Acting1904Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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.
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Credits
11- 2024Walt Disney: Behind the MagicMovieas Uncle Remus (archive footage)
- 1946Song of the SouthMovieas Uncle Remus / Br'er Fox (voice)
- 1944The Heavenly BodyMovieas Porter (uncredited)
- 1943Revenge of the ZombiesMovieas Lazarus
- 1941DumboMovieas Fats Crow (voice) (uncredited)
- 1940Comes MidnightMovie
- 1939Straight to HeavenMovieas First Detective
- 1938Gone HarlemMovie
- 1938Policy ManMovieas Jimmie
- 193320,000 Cheers for the Chain GangMovie
- 1932Harlem Is HeavenMovie