Actor

James Baskett

Acting

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Movies: 9Series: 0

TMDB ID: 535025

IMDb ID: nm0059934

Known for: Acting

Born: February 16, 1904

Died: July 9, 1948

Age: 44

Place of birth: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Gender: Male

Adult content flag: No

Career span: 1932 - 1946

Years active: 15

Average TMDB rating: 6.29

Wikidata: Q722946

Also known as

James Franklin Baskett

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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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