James Baskett
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- February 16, 1904
- Died
- July 9, 1948 (aged 44)
- Birthplace
- Indianapolis, 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.
Known For
Filmography
Walt Disney: Behind the Magic
Movie · as Uncle Remus (archive footage)
Song of the South
Movie · as Uncle Remus / Br'er Fox (voice)
The Heavenly Body
Movie · as Porter (uncredited)
Revenge of the Zombies
Movie · as Lazarus
Dumbo
Movie · as Fats Crow (voice) (uncredited)
Comes Midnight
Movie
Straight to Heaven
Movie · as First Detective
Gone Harlem
Movie
Policy Man
Movie · as Jimmie
20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang
Movie
Harlem Is Heaven
Movie