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James Baskett

James Baskett

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James Baskett

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

1941★7.0
Dumbo
as Fats Crow (voice) (uncredited)
1946★6.5
Song of the South
as Uncle Remus / Br'er Fox (voice)
1944★5.6
The Heavenly Body
as Porter (uncredited)
1943★5.4
Revenge of the Zombies
as Lazarus
1938★8.0
Policy Man
as Jimmie
1933★7.0
20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang

Credits

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Actor 10 credits

Song of the South
as Uncle Remus / Br'er Fox (voice)
★6.51946
The Heavenly Body
as Porter (uncredited)
★5.61944
Revenge of the Zombies
as Lazarus
★5.41943
Dumbo
as Fats Crow (voice) (uncredited)
★7.01941
Comes Midnight
★8.01940
Straight to Heaven
as First Detective
★9.01939
Gone Harlem
★9.01938
Policy Man
as Jimmie
★8.01938
20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang
★7.01933
Harlem Is Heaven
★7.51932

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