James Baskett

James Baskett

Deceased · Born: Feb 16, 1904 · Died: Jul 9, 1948

Personal Details

BornFeb 16, 1904 Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Relatives
  • Bill Cobbs (Cousin)

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.

Career

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1986
Disney Sing-Along-Songs: Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah
Disney Sing-Along-Songs: Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah as Uncle Remus
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1946
Song of the South
Song of the South as Uncle Remus / Br'er Fox (Voice)
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1944
The Heavenly Body
The Heavenly Body as Porter (uncredited)
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1943
Revenge of the Zombies
Revenge of the Zombies as Lazarus
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1941
Dumbo
Dumbo as Crow (voice)