James Baskett
Birthday
1904/02/16
Day of death
1948/07/09 (44 years old)
Gender
Male
Place of Birth
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Also know as
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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.
Acting
(1941) Dumbo
as Fats Crow (voice) (uncredited)
(1946) Song of the South
as Uncle Remus / Br'er Fox (Voice)
(1933) 20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang
as ---
(1943) Revenge of the Zombies
as Lazarus
(1944) The Heavenly Body
as Porter (uncredited)
(1940) Comes Midnight
as ---
(1938) Gone Harlem
as ---
(1932) Harlem Is Heaven
as ---
(1938) Policy Man
as Jimmie
(1939) Straight to Heaven
as First Detective