James Baskett

1904-02-16 (120 years old) in Indianapolis, 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.

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Known For

Dumbo

Dumbo

Song of the South

Song of the South

20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang

20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang

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

Credits

1941-10-31 · Dumbo as Fats Crow (voice) (uncredited)
1946-11-12 · Song of the South as Uncle Remus / Br'er Fox (Voice)
1933-08-12 · 20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang as
1943-09-17 · Revenge of the Zombies as Lazarus
1944-03-23 · The Heavenly Body as Porter (uncredited)
1940-05-25 · Comes Midnight as
1938-08-15 · Gone Harlem as
1932-05-26 · Harlem Is Heaven as
1938-01-01 · Policy Man as Jimmie
1939-12-12 · Straight to Heaven as First Detective

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