Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Born
February 16, 1904
Died
July 9, 1948 (age 44)
Place of Birth
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Also Known As
James Franklin Baskett
James Baskett
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.
Mammy and Uncle Remus in the Kitchen Hattie McDaniel James Baskett Walt Disney's Song of the South
VideoKnown For
Film
Dumbo
Fats Crow (voice) (uncredited)
1941
Film
Song of the South
Uncle Remus / Br'er Fox (voice)
1946
Film
The Heavenly Body
Porter (uncredited)
1944
Film
Revenge of the Zombies
Lazarus
1943
Film
Harlem Is Heaven
1932
Film
Policy Man
Jimmie
1938
Film
20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang
1933
Film
Straight to Heaven
First Detective
1939
Film
Comes Midnight
1940
Film
Gone Harlem
1938
Filmography
1946FilmSong of the Southas Uncle Remus / Br'er Fox (voice)1944FilmThe Heavenly Bodyas Porter (uncredited)1943FilmRevenge of the Zombiesas Lazarus1941FilmDumboas Fats Crow (voice) (uncredited)1940FilmComes Midnight1939FilmStraight to Heavenas First Detective1938FilmGone Harlem1938FilmPolicy Manas Jimmie1933Film20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang1932FilmHarlem Is Heaven