Known For
Acting
Born
Feb 16, 1904
Died
Jul 09, 1948
Place of Birth
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Credits
11 titles
James Baskett
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
Self (archive footage)
Song of the South
Uncle Remus / Br'er Fox (voice)
The Heavenly Body
Porter (uncredited)
Revenge of the Zombies
Lazarus
Dumbo
Fats Crow (voice) (uncredited)
Comes Midnight
Straight to Heaven
First Detective
Gone Harlem
Policy Man
Jimmie
20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang
Harlem Is Heaven