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James Baskett

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0
Popularity
10
Credits
1904
Born
USA
Origin

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.

Known For

Acting

Birthday

1904-02-16

Place of Birth

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Died

1948-07-09

Movies (10)

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Dumbo

1941
7
Movie
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Policy Man

1938
0
Movie
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20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang

1933
7
Movie
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Song of the South

1946
6.5
Movie
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Straight to Heaven

1939
0
Movie
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The Heavenly Body

1944
5.4
Movie
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Comes Midnight

1940
0
Movie
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Revenge of the Zombies

1943
5.3
Movie
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Harlem Is Heaven

1932
6
Movie
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Gone Harlem

1938
0
Movie