James Baskett
Known for Acting
- Born
- February 16, 1904
- Birthplace
- Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
- Died
- July 9, 1948 (aged 44)
- Also known as
- James Franklin Baskett, Jimmie Baskett
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.
Latest
Walt Disney: Behind the MagicUncle Remus (archive footage)2024Rating: 9.0 out of 10
Song of the SouthUncle Remus / Br'er Fox (voice)1946Rating: 6.5 out of 10
The Heavenly BodyPorter (uncredited)1944Rating: 5.6 out of 10
Revenge of the ZombiesLazarus1943Rating: 5.4 out of 10
DumboFats Crow (voice) (uncredited)1941Rating: 7.0 out of 10
Comes Midnight1940Rating: 8.0 out of 10
Straight to HeavenFirst Detective1939Rating: 9.0 out of 10
Gone Harlem1938Rating: 9.0 out of 10
Policy ManJimmie1938Rating: 8.0 out of 10
20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang1933Rating: 7.0 out of 10
Harlem Is Heaven1932Rating: 7.5 out of 10
Known for
- DumboFats Crow (voice) (uncredited)1941Rating: 7.0 out of 10
- Song of the SouthUncle Remus / Br'er Fox (voice)1946Rating: 6.5 out of 10
- Revenge of the ZombiesLazarus1943Rating: 5.4 out of 10
- The Heavenly BodyPorter (uncredited)1944Rating: 5.6 out of 10
- 20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang1933Rating: 7.0 out of 10
- Harlem Is Heaven1932Rating: 7.5 out of 10
- Walt Disney: Behind the MagicUncle Remus (archive footage)2024Rating: 9.0 out of 10
- Gone Harlem1938Rating: 9.0 out of 10
- Straight to HeavenFirst Detective1939Rating: 9.0 out of 10
- Policy ManJimmie1938Rating: 8.0 out of 10
- Comes Midnight1940Rating: 8.0 out of 10
Filmography
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