Cast
James Baskett
Acting
Cast
James Baskett
Known for
Acting
Born
1904-02-16
From
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Died
1948-07-09
Also known as James Franklin Baskett
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.
★7.0
MOVIE1941
Dumbo
as Fats Crow (voice) (uncredited)
★6.5
MOVIE1946
Song of the South
as Uncle Remus / Br'er Fox (voice)
★5.6
MOVIE1944
The Heavenly Body
as Porter (uncredited)
★5.4
MOVIE1943
Revenge of the Zombies
as Lazarus
★8.0
MOVIE1938
Policy Man
as Jimmie
★7.5
MOVIE1932
Harlem Is Heaven
★7.0
MOVIE1933
20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang
★9.0
MOVIE1938
Gone Harlem
★8.0
MOVIE1940
Comes Midnight
★9.0
MOVIE1939
Straight to Heaven
as First Detective