James Baskett
Known for Acting · 10 credits
- Born
- 1904-02-16
- Died
- 1948-07-09
- Place of birth
- Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
- Also known as
- James Franklin 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
Movies (10)
Dumbo
1941
as Fats Crow (voice) (uncredited)
Song of the South
1946
as Uncle Remus / Br'er Fox (Voice)
The Heavenly Body
1944
as Porter (uncredited)
Revenge of the Zombies
1943
as Lazarus
20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang
1933
Harlem Is Heaven
1932
Gone Harlem
1938
Policy Man
1938
as Jimmie
Comes Midnight
1940
Straight to Heaven
1939
as First Detective
About James Baskett
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. With 10 credits spanning from 1932 to 1946, James Baskett has appeared in 10 films and 0 TV shows.
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Most Popular James Baskett Movies
- Dumbo (1941) — as Fats Crow (voice) (uncredited)
- Song of the South (1946) — as Uncle Remus / Br'er Fox (Voice)
- The Heavenly Body (1944) — as Porter (uncredited)
- Revenge of the Zombies (1943) — as Lazarus
- 20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang (1933)
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