James Baskett Movies, TV Shows, and Filmography

James Baskett

James Baskett

Acting

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.

Filmography Movies

Acting

Dumbo movie poster
MOVIE

Dumbo

7.0(5.3K)
Dumbo
Fats Crow (voice) (uncredited)
Song of the South movie poster
MOVIE

Song of the South

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Song of the South
Uncle Remus / Br'er Fox (Voice)
20,000 Cheers for the Chain GangMOVIE
MOVIE

20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang

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20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang
Revenge of the Zombies movie poster
MOVIE

Revenge of the Zombies

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Revenge of the Zombies
Lazarus
The Heavenly Body movie poster
MOVIE

The Heavenly Body

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The Heavenly Body
Porter (uncredited)
Comes Midnight movie poster
MOVIE

Comes Midnight

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Comes Midnight
Gone Harlem movie poster
MOVIE

Gone Harlem

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Gone Harlem
Harlem Is Heaven movie poster
MOVIE

Harlem Is Heaven

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Harlem Is Heaven
Policy Man movie poster
MOVIE

Policy Man

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Policy Man
Jimmie
Straight to Heaven movie poster
MOVIE

Straight to Heaven

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Straight to Heaven
First Detective

Gallery

James Baskett portrait