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James Baskett

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Born: February 16, 1904 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.

Filmography10 TITLES
Dumbo
7.0
Dumbo1941
Song of the South
6.5
Song of the South1946
The Heavenly Body
5.3
The Heavenly Body1944
Revenge of the Zombies
5.1
Revenge of the Zombies1943
20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang
7.0
20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang1933
Straight to Heaven
Straight to Heaven1939
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Policy Man
Policy Man1938
Harlem Is Heaven
6.0
Harlem Is Heaven1932
Comes Midnight
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Gone Harlem
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