x

Login

Remember me
Forget password ?

Or via social

x

sign up

person_profile-James Baskett

James Baskett Died at age: 44

Actor | Producer

Fullname:

James Baskett

Date of Birth:

Feb 16, 1904

Country of birth:

USA

Died:

Jul 09, 1948

Biography of

James Baskett

    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.

Photos of

James Baskett

Photos ( 1 Photos

Filmography of

James Baskett

Found 8 Movies in total

Song of the South

Uncle Remus / Br'er Fox (Voice) ( Actor )

... 1946

The Heavenly Body

Porter (uncredited) ( Actor )

... 1944

Revenge of the Zombies

Lazarus ( Actor )

... 1943

Dumbo

Fats Crow (voice) ( Actor )

... 1941

Straight to Heaven

First Detective ( Actor )

... 1939

... 1938

... 1938

... 1932