James Baskett
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- February 16, 1904
- Place of birth
- Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
- Died
- July 9, 1948
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.
Movies with James Baskett
- Dumbo 1941 · ★ 7.0
- Song of the South 1946 · ★ 6.5
- Revenge of the Zombies 1943 · ★ 5.4
- The Heavenly Body 1944 · ★ 5.6
- 20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang 1933 · ★ 7.0
- Harlem Is Heaven 1932 · ★ 7.5
- Comes Midnight 1940 · ★ 8.0
- Gone Harlem 1938 · ★ 9.0
- Policy Man 1938 · ★ 8.0
- Straight to Heaven 1939 · ★ 9.0
- Walt Disney: Behind the Magic 2024 · ★ 9.0