James Baskett
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- February 16, 1904
- Died
- July 9, 1948
- Birthplace
- 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.
Filmography
Walt Disney: Behind the Magic 2024
as Uncle Remus (archive footage)
Song of the South 1946
as Uncle Remus / Br'er Fox (voice)
The Heavenly Body 1944
as Porter (uncredited)
Revenge of the Zombies 1943
as Lazarus
Dumbo 1941
as Fats Crow (voice) (uncredited)
Comes Midnight 1940
Actor
Straight to Heaven 1939
as First Detective
Gone Harlem 1938
Actor
Policy Man 1938
as Jimmie
20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang 1933
Actor
Harlem Is Heaven 1932
Actor
Credits from TMDB.