Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthdate
1904-02-16
Day of Death
1948-07-09
Place of Birth
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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.
Filmography (10)
⭐ 6.5
Role:
Uncle Remus / Br'er Fox (Voice)
Song of the South
1946
⭐ 5.6
Role:
Porter (uncredited)
The Heavenly Body
1944
⭐ 5.3
Role:
Lazarus
Revenge of the Zombies
1943
⭐ 7.0
Role:
Fats Crow (voice) (uncredited)
Dumbo
1941
⭐ 8.0
Role:
Unknown
Comes Midnight
1940
⭐ 9.0
Role:
First Detective
Straight to Heaven
1939
⭐ 9.0
Role:
Unknown
Gone Harlem
1938
⭐ 8.0
Role:
Jimmie
Policy Man
1938No Image
⭐ 7.0
Role:
Unknown
20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang
1933
⭐ 7.5
Role:
Unknown