James Baskett

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

10

Gender

Male

Birthday

1904-02-16

Day of death

1948-07-09 (44 years old)

Place of Birth

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

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

  • Dumbo

    Dumbo

  • Policy Man

    Policy Man

  • Song of the South

    Song of the South

  • Comes Midnight

    Comes Midnight

  • 20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang

    20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang

  • The Heavenly Body

    The Heavenly Body

  • Straight to Heaven

    Straight to Heaven

  • Revenge of the Zombies

    Revenge of the Zombies

  • Harlem Is Heaven

    Harlem Is Heaven

  • Gone Harlem

    Gone Harlem