James Baskett
Acting
Born
Feb 16, 1904
From
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Died
Jul 09, 1948
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 — Acting
7.0
1941
Dumbo
Fats Crow (voice) (uncredited)
6.5
1946
Song of the South
Uncle Remus / Br'er Fox (Voice)
5.3
1944
The Heavenly Body
Porter (uncredited)
5.1
1943
Revenge of the Zombies
Lazarus
7.0
1933
20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang
6.0
1932
Harlem Is Heaven
1939
Straight to Heaven
First Detective
1938
Gone Harlem
1938
Policy Man
Jimmie
1940