James Baskett

Feb 16, 1904 - Jul 09, 1948 (44 years old) in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

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.

Known For

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Dumbo

Fats Crow (voice) (uncredited)

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Song of the South

Uncle Remus / Br'er Fox (Voice)

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Harlem Is Heaven

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Revenge of the Zombies

Lazarus

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The Heavenly Body

Porter (uncredited)

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20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang

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Policy Man

Jimmie

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Comes Midnight

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Gone Harlem

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Straight to Heaven

First Detective

Credits

Song of the South 1946

Uncle Remus / Br'er Fox (Voice)

★ 6.4
The Heavenly Body 1944

Porter (uncredited)

★ 5.7
Revenge of the Zombies 1943

Lazarus

★ 5.2
Dumbo 1941

Fats Crow (voice) (uncredited)

★ 7
Comes Midnight 1940

★ NR
Straight to Heaven 1939

First Detective

★ NR
Gone Harlem 1938

★ NR
Policy Man 1938

Jimmie

★ NR
20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang 1933

★ 7
Harlem Is Heaven 1932

★ 6