James Baskett
Acting
February 16, 1904 — July 9, 1948Indianapolis, 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
Acting10
movieSong of the South
1946
Uncle Remus / Br'er Fox (voice)
movieThe Heavenly Body
1944
Porter (uncredited)
movieDumbo
1941
Fats Crow (voice) (uncredited)
movieStraight to Heaven
1939
First Detective
moviePolicy Man
1938
Jimmie