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James Baskett

James Baskett

Actor · Born 1904-02-16 · Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

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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 & TV Shows

  1. Dumbo (1941) — Fats Crow (voice) (uncredited)
  2. Song of the South (1946) — Uncle Remus / Br'er Fox (voice)
  3. Revenge of the Zombies (1943) — Lazarus
  4. The Heavenly Body (1944) — Porter (uncredited)
  5. 20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang (1933)
  6. Harlem Is Heaven (1932)
  7. Comes Midnight (1940)
  8. Gone Harlem (1938)
  9. Policy Man (1938) — Jimmie
  10. Straight to Heaven (1939) — First Detective