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James Baskett

Male
February 16, 1904
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Acting

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.

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Upcoming
Song of the South
6.90
movie1946United States
Character: Uncle Remus / Br'er Fox (Voice)Credit: Acting
The Heavenly Body
6.70
movie1944United States
Character: Porter (uncredited)Credit: Acting
Revenge of the Zombies
6.40
movie1943United States
Character: LazarusCredit: Acting
Dumbo
7.20
movie1941United States
Character: Fats Crow (voice) (uncredited)Credit: Acting
Comes Midnight
0.00
movie1940United States
Credit: Acting
Straight to Heaven
0.00
movie1939United States
Character: First DetectiveCredit: Acting
Gone Harlem
0.00
movie1938United States
Credit: Acting
Policy Man
0.00
movie1938United States
Character: JimmieCredit: Acting
20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang
6.80
movie1933United States
Credit: Acting
Harlem Is Heaven
6.90
movie1932United States
Credit: Acting