Actor info
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Name :
James Baskett
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Born :
February 16, 1904 in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA (44 years at death)
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Died :
July 9, 1948
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Known for :
Acting
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Gender :
Male
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Film career :
11 films (1932–2024)
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Also known as :
James Franklin Baskett, Jimmie Baskett
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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.
Notable films
- Walt Disney: Behind the Magic (2024) as Self (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)
