Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
February 16, 1904
Place of Birth:
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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James Baskett
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.
Known For
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1946 | Song of the South | Uncle Remus / Br'er Fox (Voice) |
| 1944 | The Heavenly Body | Porter (uncredited) |
| 1943 | Revenge of the Zombies | Lazarus |
| 1941 | Dumbo | Fats Crow (voice) (uncredited) |
| 1940 | Comes Midnight | |
| 1939 | Straight to Heaven | First Detective |
| 1938 | Gone Harlem | |
| 1938 | Policy Man | Jimmie |
| 1933 | 20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang | |
| 1932 | Harlem Is Heaven |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
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