James Baskett
James Baskett
Person

James Baskett

Actor 1904-02-16 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

FILMOGRAPHY
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Dumbo

Dumbo

1941 · Fats Crow (voice) (uncredited)

Song of the South

Song of the South

1946 · Uncle Remus / Br'er Fox (voice)

Revenge of the Zombies

Revenge of the Zombies

1943 · Lazarus

The Heavenly Body

The Heavenly Body

1944 · Porter (uncredited)

20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang

20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang

1933 · Movie

Harlem Is Heaven

Harlem Is Heaven

1932 · Movie

Walt Disney: Behind the Magic

Walt Disney: Behind the Magic

2024 · Uncle Remus (archive footage)

Gone Harlem

Gone Harlem

1938 · Movie

Straight to Heaven

Straight to Heaven

1939 · First Detective

Policy Man

Policy Man

1938 · Jimmie

Comes Midnight

Comes Midnight

1940 · Movie