Acting
James Baskett
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.
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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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Known for
Dumbo1941 · Fats Crow (voice) (uncredited)3.5ActuallyLike
Song of the South1946 · Uncle Remus / Br'er Fox (voice)3.2
Revenge of the Zombies1943 · Lazarus2.7
The Heavenly Body1944 · Porter (uncredited)2.8
Straight to Heaven1939 · First Detective4.5
Gone Harlem1938 · Cast4.5
Harlem Is Heaven1932 · Cast3.8
Policy Man1938 · Jimmie4.0Catalog
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Cast
Cast credits
Dumbo1941 · Fats Crow (voice) (uncredited)3.5ActuallyLikeSong of the South1946 · Uncle Remus / Br'er Fox (voice)3.2Revenge of the Zombies1943 · Lazarus2.7The Heavenly Body1944 · Porter (uncredited)2.8Straight to Heaven1939 · First Detective4.5Gone Harlem1938 · Cast4.5Harlem Is Heaven1932 · Cast3.8Policy Man1938 · Jimmie4.0
Comes Midnight1940 · Cast4.0220,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang1933 · Cast3.5