Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
February 16, 1904
Died
July 9, 1948
Age
44
Place of Birth
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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0.8
James Baskett
Acting
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.
Also known as
James Franklin Baskett
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Known For
7.0
Dumbo
1941 · Movie
6.5
Song of the South
1946 · Movie
9.0
Walt Disney: Behind the Magic
2024 · Movie
5.6
The Heavenly Body
1944 · Movie
5.4
Revenge of the Zombies
1943 · Movie
7.5
Harlem Is Heaven
1932 · Movie
7.0
20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang
1933 · Movie
9.0
Gone Harlem
1938 · Movie
8.0
Policy Man
1938 · Movie
8.0
Comes Midnight
1940 · Movie
9.0
Straight to Heaven
1939 · Movie
Filmography
2024
Walt Disney: Behind the Magic
Movie · Self (archive footage)
9.0
1946
Song of the South
Movie · Uncle Remus / Br'er Fox (voice)
6.5
1944
The Heavenly Body
Movie · Porter (uncredited)
5.6
1943
Revenge of the Zombies
Movie · Lazarus
5.4
1941
Dumbo
Movie · Fats Crow (voice) (uncredited)
7.0
1940
Comes Midnight
Movie
8.0
1939
Straight to Heaven
Movie · First Detective
9.0
1938
Gone Harlem
Movie
9.0
1938
Policy Man
Movie · Jimmie
8.0
1933
20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang
Movie
7.0
1932
Harlem Is Heaven
Movie
7.5