James Baskett
Acting
February 16, 1904
Died July 9, 1948 (44 years old)
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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Acting 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.
Known For
Filmography
Walt Disney: Behind the Magic
2024
as Self (archive footage)
9
Song of the South
1946
as Uncle Remus / Br'er Fox (voice)
6.5
The Heavenly Body
1944
as Porter (uncredited)
5.6
Revenge of the Zombies
1943
as Lazarus
5.4
Dumbo
1941
as Fats Crow (voice) (uncredited)
7
Comes Midnight
1940
8
Straight to Heaven
1939
as First Detective
9
Gone Harlem
1938
9
Policy Man
1938
as Jimmie
8
20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang
1933
7
Harlem Is Heaven
1932
7.5