James Baskett
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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James Baskett — movies and TV shows
7.0FilmDumbo
1941
6.5FilmSong of the South
1946
5.6FilmThe Heavenly Body
1944
5.4FilmRevenge of the Zombies
1943
9.0FilmWalt Disney: Behind the Magic
2024
7.5FilmHarlem Is Heaven
1932
7.0Film20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang
1933
8.0FilmPolicy Man
1938
9.0FilmGone Harlem
1938
9.0FilmStraight to Heaven
1939
8.0FilmComes Midnight
1940