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Actor
James Baskett
Acting1904Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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.
Credits
11- 2024
Walt Disney: Behind the Magicas Self (archive footage)Movie - 1946
Song of the Southas Uncle Remus / Br'er Fox (voice)Movie - 1944
The Heavenly Bodyas Porter (uncredited)Movie - 1943
Revenge of the Zombiesas LazarusMovie - 1941
Dumboas Fats Crow (voice) (uncredited)Movie - 1940
Comes MidnightMovie - 1939
Straight to Heavenas First DetectiveMovie - 1938
Gone HarlemMovie - 1938
Policy Manas JimmieMovie - 1933
20,000 Cheers for the Chain GangMovie - 1932
Harlem Is HeavenMovie