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James Baskett

1904–1948 · Acting

73.3avg grm
1title
#1,371best rank
1honors
Dbest title · #1,371 on siteDumbo1941 · as Fats Crow73.3

Honors

1
—Academy Honorary Award

Bio

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.

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

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born1904
died1948
known forActing
titles on site1
best title rank#1,371 · Dumbo (1941)
avg GRM73.3
honors1 · Academy Honorary Award
Honors
  • —Academy Honorary Award
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.

Filmography

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1940s

1 title
D73.3Dumbo1941 · as Fats Crow

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