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BornFebruary 16, 1904
DiedJuly 9, 1948 (age 44)
Place of birthIndianapolis, Indiana, USA
Film credits11
James Baskett
DeceasedKnown for Acting
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.
Filmography
Walt Disney: Behind the Magic
2024
as Self (archive footage)
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
Dumbo
1941
as Fats Crow (voice) (uncredited)
Comes Midnight
1940
Straight to Heaven
1939
as First Detective
Gone Harlem
1938
Policy Man
1938
as Jimmie
20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang
1933
Harlem Is Heaven
1932