James Baskett

Acting

Born 1904-02-16 Died 1948-07-09 Indianapolis, Indiana, USA 11 credits Academy Honorary Award 1

Awards

Won 1 Academy Honorary Award Award

Academy Honorary Award 1 won

— Academy Honorary Award Won

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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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Filmography

Acting 7 credits