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Personal Info

Gender

Male

Birthday

1904-02-16 (121 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

Acting

1946

Song of the South as Uncle Remus / Br'er Fox (Voice)

1944

The Heavenly Body as Porter (uncredited)

1943

1941

Dumbo as Fats Crow (voice) (uncredited)

1940

1939

Straight to Heaven as First Detective

1938

1933

1932