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James Baskett

James Baskett

Actor Feb 16 (died age 44) Indianapolis, Indiana, USA 1932–2024 (92 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
Film

Dumbo

Fats Crow (voice) (uncredited)
Song of the South
Film

Song of the South

Uncle Remus / Br'er Fox (Voice)
Revenge of the Zombies
Film

Revenge of the Zombies

Lazarus
The Heavenly Body
Film

The Heavenly Body

Porter (uncredited)
20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang
Film

20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang

7.0 1933
Walt Disney: Behind the Magic
Film

Walt Disney: Behind the Magic

Self (archive footage)
Straight to Heaven
Film

Straight to Heaven

First Detective
Comes Midnight
Film

Comes Midnight

8.0 1940

Filmography