Person

James Baskett

Acting · 1904–1948 · Indianapolis, 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.

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  Dumbo

  Fats Crow (voice) (uncredited)

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  Song of the South

  Uncle Remus / Br'er Fox (voice)

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  The Heavenly Body

  Porter (uncredited)

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  Revenge of the Zombies

  Lazarus

• 20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang

  1933

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  Harlem Is Heaven

  1932

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  Policy Man

  Jimmie

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  Straight to Heaven

  First Detective

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  Gone Harlem

  1938

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  Comes Midnight

  1940

• 1946Song of the SouthUncle Remus / Br'er Fox (voice)
• 1944The Heavenly BodyPorter (uncredited)
• 1943Revenge of the ZombiesLazarus
• 1941DumboFats Crow (voice) (uncredited)
• 1940Comes Midnight
• 1939Straight to HeavenFirst Detective
• 1938Gone Harlem
• 1938Policy ManJimmie
• 193320,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang
• 1932Harlem Is Heaven