James Baskett
2/16/1904 – 7/9/1948Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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 (10 titles)
6.5MovieSong of the South
Uncle Remus / Br'er Fox (voice) · 1946
5.6MovieThe Heavenly Body
Porter (uncredited) · 1944
5.4MovieRevenge of the Zombies
Lazarus · 1943
7.0MovieDumbo
Fats Crow (voice) (uncredited) · 1941
8.0MovieComes Midnight
1940
9.0MovieStraight to Heaven
First Detective · 1939
9.0MovieGone Harlem
1938
8.0MoviePolicy Man
Jimmie · 1938
7.0Movie
20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang
1933
7.5MovieHarlem Is Heaven
1932