James Baskett
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- February 16, 1904, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
- Died
- July 9, 1948
- Movies
- 11
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.
Best-Known Movies
Filmography
| 2024 | Walt Disney: Behind the Magic | Uncle Remus (archive footage) |
| 1946 | Song of the South | Uncle Remus / Br'er Fox (voice) |
| 1944 | The Heavenly Body | Porter (uncredited) |
| 1943 | Revenge of the Zombies | Lazarus |
| 1941 | Dumbo | Fats Crow (voice) (uncredited) |
| 1940 | Comes Midnight | |
| 1939 | Straight to Heaven | First Detective |
| 1938 | Gone Harlem | |
| 1938 | Policy Man | Jimmie |
| 1933 | 20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang | |
| 1932 | Harlem Is Heaven |
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