James Baskett
Acting Born Feb 16, 1904 Indianapolis, Indiana, USA 10 credits
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.
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Full filmography
- 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
- 20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang (1933)
- Comes Midnight (1940)