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James Baskett

Acting Born Feb 16, 1904 Indianapolis, Indiana, USA 10 credits
10
Total Credits
1932–1946
15 Years Career Span
4
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

James Baskett works in acting. Born February 16, 1904 in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. Archytele tracks 10 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Frequent co-stars

Career timeline

Song of the South
The Heavenly Body
Revenge of the Zombies
Dumbo
Comes Midnight
Straight to Heaven
Gone HarlemPolicy Man
20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang
Harlem Is Heaven

Full Filmography

10 titles
  • Dumbo (1941) as Fats Crow (voice) (uncredited)
  • Song of the South (1946) as Uncle Remus / Br'er Fox (Voice)
  • The Heavenly Body (1944) as Porter (uncredited)
  • Revenge of the Zombies (1943) as Lazarus
  • Gone Harlem (1938)
  • Harlem Is Heaven (1932)
  • Straight to Heaven (1939) as First Detective
  • Policy Man (1938) as Jimmie
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  • 20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang (1933)
  • Comes Midnight (1940)

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is James Baskett best known for?

James Baskett is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Dumbo (1941), Song of the South (1946), Tere Liye (2010), Revenge of the Zombies (1943).

When and where was James Baskett born?

James Baskett was born on February 16, 1904 in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.

How many credits does James Baskett have?

James Baskett has accumulated over 10 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1932 to 1946.

What is James Baskett's background in cinema and television?

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 pe...

James Baskett by the numbers

10credits
10films
0TV series
1932–1946active years

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