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    James Baskett

    James Baskett

    Personal Info

    Known ForActing
    BornFebruary 16, 1904
    DiedJuly 9, 1948 (aged 44)
    Place of BirthIndianapolis, Indiana, USA
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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

    10 movies
    Dumbo
    7.0

    Dumbo

    1941

    Policy Man

    Policy Man

    1938

    Song of the South
    6.5

    Song of the South

    1946

    Comes Midnight

    Comes Midnight

    1940

    The Heavenly Body
    5.3

    The Heavenly Body

    1944

    Straight to Heaven

    Straight to Heaven

    1939

    Revenge of the Zombies
    5.2

    Revenge of the Zombies

    1943

    Harlem Is Heaven
    6.0

    Harlem Is Heaven

    1932

    20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang
    7.0

    20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang

    1933

    Gone Harlem

    Gone Harlem

    1938