James Baskett

Acting

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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Dumbo

Fats Crow (voice) (uncredited)

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6.5

Song of the South

Uncle Remus / Br'er Fox (Voice)

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5.3

The Heavenly Body

Porter (uncredited)

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Revenge of the Zombies

Lazarus

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Straight to Heaven

First Detective

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20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang

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Harlem Is Heaven

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Policy Man

Jimmie

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Gone Harlem

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Comes Midnight

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James Baskett

Biography