James Baskett
February 16, 1904 (120 years old) in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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
Credits
- 1946 ·Song of the Southas Uncle Remus / Br'er Fox (Voice)
- 1944 ·The Heavenly Bodyas Porter (uncredited)
- 1943 ·Revenge of the Zombiesas Lazarus
- 1941 ·Dumboas Fats Crow (voice) (uncredited)
- 1940 ·Comes Midnightas
- 1939 ·Straight to Heavenas First Detective
- 1938 ·Gone Harlemas
- 1938 ·Policy Manas Jimmie
- 1933 ·20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gangas
- 1932 ·Harlem Is Heavenas