Acting
James Baskett
Born 1904-02-16
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Department: Acting
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
Prominent works featuring James Baskett
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Dumbo
1941
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Song of the South
1946
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Revenge of the Zombies
1943
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The Heavenly Body
1944
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Walt Disney: Behind the Magic
2024
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20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang
1933
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Harlem Is Heaven
1932
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Gone Harlem
1938
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Straight to Heaven
1939
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Comes Midnight
1940
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Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (11 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Walt Disney: Behind the Magic | Self (archive footage) | Movie | 2024 |
 | Song of the South | Uncle Remus / Br'er Fox (voice) | Movie | 1946 |
 | The Heavenly Body | Porter (uncredited) | Movie | 1944 |
 | Revenge of the Zombies | Lazarus | Movie | 1943 |
 | Dumbo | Fats Crow (voice) (uncredited) | Movie | 1941 |
 | Comes Midnight | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1940 |
 | Straight to Heaven | First Detective | Movie | 1939 |
 | Gone Harlem | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1938 |
 | Policy Man | Jimmie | Movie | 1938 |
 | 20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1933 |
 | Harlem Is Heaven | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1932 |