James Baskett photo

James Baskett

Acting
1904-02-16
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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 9 titles
Dumbo (1941) subtitle poster
Dumbo
1941 Movie
as Fats Crow (voice) (uncredited)
Subtitles Song of the South (1946) subtitle poster
Song of the South
1946 Movie
as Uncle Remus / Br'er Fox (Voice)
Subtitles The Heavenly Body (1944) subtitle poster
The Heavenly Body
1944 Movie
as Porter (uncredited)
Subtitles Revenge of the Zombies (1943) subtitle poster
Revenge of the Zombies
1943 Movie
as Lazarus
Subtitles Gone Harlem (1938) subtitle poster
Gone Harlem
1938 Movie
Subtitles Harlem Is Heaven (1932) subtitle poster
Harlem Is Heaven
1932 Movie
Subtitles Policy Man (1938) subtitle poster
Policy Man
1938 Movie
as Jimmie
Subtitles Straight to Heaven (1939) subtitle poster
Straight to Heaven
1939 Movie
as First Detective
Subtitles Comes Midnight (1940) subtitle poster
Comes Midnight
1940 Movie
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