James Baskett
Acting
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.
Filmography(10)
movieSong of the South
as Uncle Remus / Br'er Fox (Voice) · 1946 · 6.5
movieThe Heavenly Body
as Porter (uncredited) · 1944 · 5.6
movieRevenge of the Zombies
as Lazarus · 1943 · 5.4
movieDumbo
as Fats Crow (voice) (uncredited) · 1941 · 7.0
movieComes Midnight
as · 1940 · 8.0
movieStraight to Heaven
as First Detective · 1939 · 9.0
movieGone Harlem
as · 1938 · 9.0
moviePolicy Man
as Jimmie · 1938 · 8.0
movie20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang
as · 1933 · 7.0
movieHarlem Is Heaven
as · 1932 · 7.5