James Baskett
Known for ActingBorn 1904-02-16Died 1948-07-09Indianapolis, 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.Read more
Movies & web series
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Straight to Heaven
1939 · Movie
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Gone Harlem
1938 · Movie
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Comes Midnight
1940 · Movie
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Policy Man
1938 · Movie
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Harlem Is Heaven
1932 · Movie
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Dumbo
1941 · Movie
20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang
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20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang
1933 · Movie
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Song of the South
1946 · Movie
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The Heavenly Body
1944 · Movie
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Revenge of the Zombies
1943 · Movie