ACTOR · FROM INDIANAPOLIS, USA
James Baskett
1904–194811 credits since 1932
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ABOUT JAMES
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 from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA. Credits and photos from TMDB.
Born16 February 1904
Died9 July 1948
BirthplaceIndianapolis, USA
Known forActing
On Cineora4 of 11 titles
Known for
The titles people know James from.
Movie
MovieCareer
IMDb rating of each title on Cineora, by year.
- Titles on Cineora
- 4
- Average IMDb
- 6.3
- Highest rated
- DumboIMDb 7.2
- Working since
- 1932
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Filmography
The 2020s
1 title
as Uncle Remus (archive footage)
The 1940s
5 titles · IMDb 6.3 on averageMovieas Uncle Remus / Br'er Fox (voice)
Movieas Porter (uncredited)
Movieas Lazarus
Movieas Fats Crow (voice) (uncredited)
The 1930s
5 titles
as First Detective
as Jimmie
Often works with
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