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.
Filmography
Cast Credits
Song of the South
Character: Uncle Remus / Br'er Fox (Voice)
MOVIE • 1946
The Heavenly Body
Character: Porter (uncredited)
MOVIE • 1944
Revenge of the Zombies
Character: Lazarus
MOVIE • 1943
Dumbo
Character: Fats Crow (voice) (uncredited)
MOVIE • 1941
Comes Midnight
Character:
MOVIE • 1940
Straight to Heaven
Character: First Detective
MOVIE • 1939
Gone Harlem
Character:
MOVIE • 1938
Policy Man
Character: Jimmie
MOVIE • 1938
20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang
Character:
MOVIE • 1933
Harlem Is Heaven
Character:
MOVIE • 1932