James Baskett
Acting • Born 1904-02-16 – Died 1948-07-09
Acting1Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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 credits
Dumbo
Movie • 1941
Fats Crow (voice) (uncredited)
Song of the South
Movie • 1946
Uncle Remus / Br'er Fox (Voice)
20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang
Movie • 1933
Revenge of the Zombies
Movie • 1943
Lazarus
The Heavenly Body
Movie • 1944
Porter (uncredited)
Comes Midnight
Movie • 1940
Gone Harlem
Movie • 1938
Harlem Is Heaven
Movie • 1932
Policy Man
Movie • 1938
Jimmie
Straight to Heaven
Movie • 1939
First Detective