James Baskett
Actor| Birthday | Feb 16, 1904 (44 years old) |
| Deathday | Jul 9, 1948 |
| Place of birth | Indianapolis, Indiana, USA |
| Gender | Male |
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
Fats Crow (voice) (uncredited)
Oct 31, 1941
Uncle Remus / Br'er Fox (Voice)
Nov 12, 1946
Lazarus
Sep 17, 1943
Porter (uncredited)
Mar 23, 1944
Aug 12, 1933
May 26, 1932
May 25, 1940
Aug 15, 1938
Jimmie
Jan 1, 1938
First Detective
Dec 12, 1939
Fats Crow (voice) (uncredited)
Oct 31, 1941
Uncle Remus / Br'er Fox (Voice)
Nov 12, 1946
Lazarus
Sep 17, 1943
Porter (uncredited)
Mar 23, 1944
Aug 12, 1933
May 26, 1932
Acting
Participated in 10 movies, 0 TV series