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James Baskett‌

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James Baskett

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

James Baskett

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Gender

Male

Birthday

calendar1904-02-16

Popularity

star3.5

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.

Movie Credits

Dumbo

Dumbo‌
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calendar 1941

Song of the South

Song of the South‌
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calendar 1946

20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang

20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang‌
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calendar 1933

Revenge of the Zombies

Revenge of the Zombies‌
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calendar 1943

The Heavenly Body

The Heavenly Body‌
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calendar 1944

Comes Midnight

Comes Midnight‌
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calendar 1940

Gone Harlem

Gone Harlem‌
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calendar 1938

Harlem Is Heaven

Harlem Is Heaven‌
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calendar 1932

Policy Man

Policy Man‌
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calendar 1938

Straight to Heaven

Straight to Heaven‌
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calendar 1939

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