James Baskett
Known for ActingBorn 1904-02-16 — died 1948-07-09Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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.
Known for
Dumbo
1941 · as Fats Crow (voice) (uncredited)
Song of the South
1946 · as Uncle Remus / Br'er Fox (Voice)
The Heavenly Body
1944 · as Porter (uncredited)
Revenge of the Zombies
1943 · as Lazarus
20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang
1933
Policy Man
1938 · as Jimmie
Harlem Is Heaven
1932
Straight to Heaven
1939 · as First Detective
Gone Harlem
1938
Comes Midnight
1940