James Baskett
Acting
Born: 1904-02-16 in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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
Fats Crow (voice) (uncredited)
Song of the South
Uncle Remus / Br'er Fox (voice)
Walt Disney: Behind the Magic
Self (archive footage)
The Heavenly Body
Porter (uncredited)
Revenge of the Zombies
Lazarus
Straight to Heaven
First Detective
Harlem Is Heaven
20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang
Comes Midnight
Gone Harlem
Policy Man
Jimmie