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.
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Acting Credits
Acting
Movie
Dumbo
as Fats Crow (voice) (uncredited)
1941
Movie
Song of the South
as Uncle Remus / Br'er Fox (Voice)
1946
Movie
Revenge of the Zombies
as Lazarus
1943
Movie
The Heavenly Body
as Porter (uncredited)
1944
Movie
20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang
1933
Movie
Harlem Is Heaven
1932
Movie
Comes Midnight
1940
Movie
Gone Harlem
1938
Movie
Policy Man
as Jimmie
1938
Movie
Straight to Heaven
as First Detective
1939