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James Baskett
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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 Son…
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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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2024
Walt Disney: Behind the Magic
Movie Self (archive footage)
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1946
Song of the South
Movie Uncle Remus / Br'er Fox (voice)
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1944
The Heavenly Body
Movie Porter (uncredited)
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1943
Revenge of the Zombies
Movie Lazarus
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1941
Dumbo
Movie Fats Crow (voice) (uncredited)
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1940
Comes Midnight
Movie
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1939
Straight to Heaven
Movie First Detective
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1938
Gone Harlem
Movie
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1938
Policy Man
Movie Jimmie
- 1933
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1932
Harlem Is Heaven
Movie
