Biography
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
all 11
Movies 11
Voice 2
Uncle Remus
Disney's Sing-Along Songs: Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah (1986)
Movie
Br'er Fox
Our Unsung Villians (1956)
Movie
Uncle Remus / Br'er Fox (voice)
Song of the South (1946)
Movie
6
Porter (uncredited)
The Heavenly Body (1944)
Movie
Lazarus
Revenge of the Zombies (1943)
Movie
3.67
Fats Crow (voice)
Dumbo (1941)
Movie
7.35
First Detective
Straight to Heaven (1939)
Movie
Actor
Gone Harlem (1938)
Movie
Jimmie
Policy Man (1938)
Movie
20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang (1933)
Movie
Money Johnson
Harlem Is Heaven (1932)
Movie
Ratings
Average 5.06
Based on 164 Thousand movie and tv ratings over time
1932
1938
1943
1956
1986
Information
Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1904-02-16
Deathday1948-07-09 (44 years old)
Birth PlaceIndianapolis, United States of America
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
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