Personal Info
Known Credits
10
Gender
Male
Birthdate
1904-02-16 (121 Y.O)
Place Of Birth
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Also Known For
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. ...
Acting
1946 --
Song of the South
| Uncle Remus / Br'er Fox (Voice)
1944 --
The Heavenly Body
| Porter (uncredited)
1943 --
Revenge of the Zombies
| Lazarus
1941 --
Dumbo
| Fats Crow (voice) (uncredited)
1940 --
Comes Midnight
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1939 --
Straight to Heaven
| First Detective
1938 --
Gone Harlem
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1938 --
Policy Man
| Jimmie
1933 --
20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang
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1932 --
Harlem Is Heaven
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