James Baskett

James Baskett

1904-02-16

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 appears in

Dumbo

Dumbo

7.0

Song of the South

Song of the South

6.4

Revenge of the Zombies

Revenge of the Zombies

5.2

The Heavenly Body

The Heavenly Body

5.7

Gone Harlem

Gone Harlem

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Harlem Is Heaven

Harlem Is Heaven

6.0

Policy Man

Policy Man

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20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang

20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang

7.0

Straight to Heaven

Straight to Heaven

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Comes Midnight

Comes Midnight

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