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James Baskett

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.

Known for

Song of the South
Song of the South
1946 • Uncle Remus / Br'er Fox (Voice)
The Heavenly Body
The Heavenly Body
1944 • Porter (uncredited)
Revenge of the Zombies
Revenge of the Zombies
1943 • Lazarus
Dumbo
Dumbo
1941 • Fats Crow (voice) (uncredited)
Comes Midnight
Comes Midnight
1940
Straight to Heaven
Straight to Heaven
1939 • First Detective
Gone Harlem
Gone Harlem
1938
Policy Man
Policy Man
1938 • Jimmie

Full filmography

Song of the South
Song of the South
1946 • Uncle Remus / Br'er Fox (Voice)
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The Heavenly Body
The Heavenly Body
1944 • Porter (uncredited)
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Dumbo
Dumbo
1941 • Fats Crow (voice) (uncredited)
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Straight to Heaven
Straight to Heaven
1939 • First Detective
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Policy Man
Policy Man
1938 • Jimmie
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James Baskett – Biography, Known For & Filmography