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Gender:Unspecified
Birth Date:1904-02-16 00:00:00
Birth Place:Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Known For:Acting
Death Date:1948-07-09 00:00:00
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James Baskett
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 (10)
⭐ 6.5
Song of the South
Role: Uncle Remus / Br'er Fox (Voice)1946
Policy Man
Role: Jimmie1938
⭐ 9
Straight to Heaven
Role: First Detective1939
Comes Midnight
actor1940
⭐ 9
Gone Harlem
actor1938
⭐ 7
No Image
20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang
actor1933
⭐ 6
Harlem Is Heaven
actor1932
⭐ 5.1
Revenge of the Zombies
Role: Lazarus1943
⭐ 5.6
The Heavenly Body
Role: Porter (uncredited)1944
⭐ 7
Dumbo
Role: Fats Crow (voice) (uncredited)1941