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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.

Known For

Song of the South
Song of the South
Revenge of the Zombies
Revenge of the Zombies
The Heavenly Body
The Heavenly Body
Comes Midnight
Comes Midnight
Gone Harlem
Gone Harlem
Harlem Is Heaven
Harlem Is Heaven
Policy Man
Policy Man
Straight to Heaven
Straight to Heaven

Filmography

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