James Baskett
Known for
Acting
Life
1904 – 1948 (aged 44)
Born in
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Credits
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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.
Known For
Dumbo
31 Oct 1941
Song of the South
20 Nov 1946
Revenge of the Zombies
17 Sep 1943
The Heavenly Body
23 Mar 1944
20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang
12 Aug 1933
Harlem Is Heaven
26 May 1932
Comes Midnight
25 May 1940
Gone Harlem
15 Aug 1938
Filmography
1946
- Song of the Southas Uncle Remus
1944
- The Heavenly Bodyas Porter (uncredited)
1943
- Revenge of the Zombiesas Lazarus
1941
- Dumboas Fats Crow (voice) (uncredited)
1940
1939
- Straight to Heavenas First Detective
1938
- Gone Harlem
- Policy Manas Jimmie