People
James Baskett
- Name: James Baskett
- Birthday: 1904-02-16
- Place of birth: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
- Popularity: 8.163
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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Movies:
| Title | Release date |
|---|---|
| Song of the South as Uncle Remus / Br'er Fox (Voice) | 1946-11-12 |
| The Heavenly Body as Porter (uncredited) | 1944-03-23 |
| Revenge of the Zombies as Lazarus | 1943-09-17 |
| Dumbo as Fats Crow (voice) | 1941-10-31 |
| Comes Midnight | 1940-05-25 |
| Straight to Heaven as First Detective | 1939-12-12 |
| Gone Harlem | 1938-08-15 |
| Policy Man as Jimmie | 1938-01-01 |
| 20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang | 1933-08-12 |
| Harlem Is Heaven | 1932-05-26 |
