James Baskett
Acting
44 years oldIndianapolis, Indiana, USABiography
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.
Personal Details
Movies (10)
6.5
Song of the South
as Uncle Remus / Br'er Fox (Voice)
1946
5.3
The Heavenly Body
as Porter (uncredited)
1944
5.2
Revenge of the Zombies
as Lazarus
1943
7.0
Dumbo
as Fats Crow (voice) (uncredited)
1941
Comes Midnight
1940
Straight to Heaven
as First Detective
1939
Gone Harlem
1938
Policy Man
as Jimmie
1938
7.0
20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang
1933
6.0
Harlem Is Heaven
1932