Actor
James Baskett
Born February 16, 1904 in Indianapolis, Indiana, USADied July 9, 194810 films
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.
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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.
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First watchDumbo19417.0as Fats Crow (voice) (uncredited)Dumbo is a baby elephant born with over-sized ears and a supreme lack of confidence. But thanks to his even more diminutive buddy Timothy the Mouse, the pint-sized pachyderm learns to…View filmEssential films
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Filmography
10 films as actor- 1946Song of the SouthUncle Remus / Br'er Fox (voice)
- 1944The Heavenly BodyPorter (uncredited)
- 1943Revenge of the ZombiesLazarus
- 1941DumboFats Crow (voice) (uncredited)
- 1940Comes Midnight
- 1939Straight to HeavenFirst Detective
- 1938Gone Harlem
- 1938Policy ManJimmie
- 193320,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang
- 1932Harlem Is Heaven