James Baskett

James Baskett

Actor Feb 16 (died age 44) Indianapolis, Indiana, USA 1932–1946 (14 year career)

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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

Dumbo

Fats Crow (voice) (uncredited)

Song of the South

Song of the South

Uncle Remus / Br'er Fox (Voice)

Revenge of the Zombies

Revenge of the Zombies

Lazarus

The Heavenly Body

The Heavenly Body

Porter (uncredited)

Harlem Is Heaven

Harlem Is Heaven

Comes Midnight

Comes Midnight

Straight to Heaven

Straight to Heaven

First Detective

Gone Harlem

Gone Harlem

Filmography

Acting (10)

Movies (10)

Song of the South

Song of the South

as Uncle Remus / Br'er Fox (Voice)

The Heavenly Body

The Heavenly Body

as Porter (uncredited)

Revenge of the Zombies

Revenge of the Zombies

as Lazarus

Dumbo

Dumbo

as Fats Crow (voice) (uncredited)

Comes Midnight

Comes Midnight

Straight to Heaven

Straight to Heaven

as First Detective

Gone Harlem

Gone Harlem

Policy Man

Policy Man

as Jimmie

20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang

Harlem Is Heaven

Harlem Is Heaven