Acting
James Baskett
- Born
- 1904-02-16 · Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
- Died
- 1948-07-09
- Filmography
- 11 titles on TMDB
About James Baskett
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.
Backdrop from Dumbo
Films & television
11 titles
Fats Crow (voice) (uncredited)
Uncle Remus / Br'er Fox (voice)
Self (archive footage)
Porter (uncredited)
Jimmie
First Detective
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