James Baskett
Born
February 16, 1904
Died
July 9, 1948 (44 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
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
Song of the South
Uncle Remus / Br'er Fox (Voice)
6.4
1946
The Heavenly Body
Porter (uncredited)
5.7
1944
Revenge of the Zombies
Lazarus
5.2
1943
Dumbo
Fats Crow (voice) (uncredited)
7.0
1941
Comes Midnight
0.0
1940
Straight to Heaven
First Detective
0.0
1939
Gone Harlem
0.0
1938
Policy Man
Jimmie
0.0
1938
20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang
7.0
1933
Harlem Is Heaven
6.0
1932