James Baskett
Actor
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.
Born1904-02-16 (Age 44)
Place of BirthIndianapolis, Indiana, USA
Movies and TV Shows
7.0
Dumbo
AnimationFamily
6.5
Song of the South
FamilyAnimation
5.6
The Heavenly Body
ComedyRomance
7.5
Harlem Is Heaven
DramaMusic
5.4
Revenge of the Zombies
HorrorComedy
9.0
Walt Disney: Behind the Magic
Documentary
7.0
20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang
ComedyMusic
8.0
Policy Man
CrimeMusic
9.0
Gone Harlem
DramaComedy
9.0
Straight to Heaven
Crime
8.0
Comes Midnight
ComedyHorror