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James Baskett

James Baskett

Known For Acting
Birthday Feb 16, 1904
Died Jul 09, 1948 (44)
Birthplace Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Popularity 1 (history)
Updated Aug 04, 2024
Entry Date Apr 13, 2024
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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.

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Filmography

Song of the South

Song of the South

1946

as Uncle Remus / Br'er Fox (Voice)

The Heavenly Body

The Heavenly Body

1944

as Porter (uncredited)

Revenge of the Zombies

Revenge of the Zombies

1943

as Lazarus

Dumbo

Dumbo

1941

as Fats Crow (voice) (uncredited)

Straight to Heaven

Straight to Heaven

1939

as First Detective

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