James Baskett
Acting
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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James Baskett
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Filmography of
James Baskett
Song of the South
Uncle Remus / Br'er Fox (Voice)
... 1946
The Heavenly Body
Porter (uncredited)
... 1944
Revenge of the Zombies
Lazarus
... 1943
Dumbo
Crow (voice)
... 1941
Straight to Heaven
First Detective
... 1939
... 1938
... 1938
... 1933
... 1932