James Baskett
Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
Feb 16, 1904 (122 years old)
Place of Birth
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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.
Known For
| 1946 | Song of the SouthUncle Remus / Br'er Fox (Voice) | |
| 1944 | The Heavenly BodyPorter (uncredited) | |
| 1943 | Revenge of the ZombiesLazarus | |
| 1941 | DumboFats Crow (voice) (uncredited) | |
| 1940 | Comes Midnight | |
| 1939 | Straight to HeavenFirst Detective | |
| 1938 | Gone Harlem | |
| 1938 | Policy ManJimmie | |
| 1933 | 20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang | |
| 1932 | Harlem Is Heaven |