James Baskett
Age: N/A | From: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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Aliases: No known aliases
Gender: Male
Place of birth: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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Movie Involvements: 3
TV Involvements: 0
Most Famous Work
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.
Most Famous Work
Dumbo
(1941) Fats Crow (voice)
Song of the South
(1946) Uncle Remus / Br'er Fox (Voice)
Straight to Heaven
(1939) First DetectiveActing
| Year | Character | Movie/Tv |
|---|---|---|
| 1946 | Uncle Remus / Br'er Fox (Voice) | |
| 1944 | Porter (uncredited) | |
| 1943 | Lazarus | |
| 1941 | Fats Crow (voice) | |
| 1939 | First Detective | |
| 1938 | N/A | |
| N/A | ||
| 1933 | N/A | |
| 1932 | N/A | |
| Year | Character | Movie/Tv |
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