James Baskett

Known for: Acting

Born: 1904-02-16 – 1948-07-09 (aged 44)

From: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

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.

Filmography (10)

MOVIE★ 6.5
Song of the South
1946
as Uncle Remus / Br'er Fox (voice)
MOVIE★ 5.6
The Heavenly Body
1944
as Porter (uncredited)
MOVIE★ 5.4
Revenge of the Zombies
1943
as Lazarus
MOVIE★ 7.0
Dumbo
1941
as Fats Crow (voice) (uncredited)
MOVIE★ 8.0
Comes Midnight
1940
MOVIE★ 9.0
Straight to Heaven
1939
as First Detective
MOVIE★ 9.0
Gone Harlem
1938
MOVIE★ 8.0
Policy Man
1938
as Jimmie
MOVIE★ 7.0
20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang
1933
MOVIE★ 7.5
Harlem Is Heaven
1932