James Baskett
Actor
- Born
- February 16, 1904 · Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
- Died
- July 9, 1948 (age 44)
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.
Known for
Dumbo
October 31, 1941
Song of the South
November 20, 1946
Revenge of the Zombies
September 17, 1943
The Heavenly Body
March 23, 1944
20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang
August 12, 1933
Harlem Is Heaven
May 26, 1932
Comes Midnight
May 25, 1940
Gone Harlem
August 15, 1938
Policy Man
January 1, 1938
Straight to Heaven
December 12, 1939
Walt Disney: Behind the Magic
June 24, 2024
Acting11
- 2024Walt Disney: Behind the Magic as Uncle Remus (archive footage)
- 1946Song of the South as Uncle Remus / Br'er Fox (voice)
- 1944The Heavenly Body as Porter (uncredited)
- 1943Revenge of the Zombies as Lazarus
- 1941Dumbo as Fats Crow (voice) (uncredited)
- 1940Comes Midnight
- 1939Straight to Heaven as First Detective
- 1938Gone Harlem
- 1938Policy Man as Jimmie
- 193320,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang