James Baskett
ActingFebruary 16, 1904— July 9, 1948 (age 44)
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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.
Movies
(10 total)
Dumbo
19417.0
as Fats Crow (voice) (uncredited)
Song of the South
19466.5
as Uncle Remus / Br'er Fox (Voice)
Revenge of the Zombies
19435.1
as Lazarus
The Heavenly Body
19445.3
as Porter (uncredited)
Policy Man
1938
as Jimmie
Straight to Heaven
1939
as First Detective