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James Baskett

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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Actor

1932

[ ] Harlem Is Heaven (????)

1933

[ ] 20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang (????)

1938

[ ] Gone Harlem (????)
[ ] Policy Man (Jimmie)

1939

[ ] Straight to Heaven (First Detective)

1940

[ ] Comes Midnight (????)

1941

[ ] Dumbo (Fats Crow (voice) (uncredited))

1943

[ ] Revenge of the Zombies (Lazarus)

1944

[ ] The Heavenly Body (Porter (uncredited))

1946

[ ] Song of the South (Uncle Remus / Br'er Fox (Voice))