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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.

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Film

10 Titles
Dumbo
7.0
FILM
Dumbo1941
Song of the South
6.5
FILM
Song of the South1946
The Heavenly Body
5.6
FILM
The Heavenly Body1944
Harlem Is Heaven
7.5
FILM
Harlem Is Heaven1932
Revenge of the Zombies
5.4
FILM
Revenge of the Zombies1943
Straight to Heaven
9.0
FILM
Straight to Heaven1939
Policy Man
8.0
FILM
Policy Man1938
Gone Harlem
9.0
FILM
Gone Harlem1938
20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang
7.0
FILM
20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang1933
Comes Midnight
8.0
FILM
Comes Midnight1940
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