Foto James Baskett

James Baskett


Biografi

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.

Dikenal sebagai

Acting

Tanggal Lahir

16 February 1904 di Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Filmografi

Dumbo

Dumbo

sebagai Fats Crow (voice) (uncredited)

20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang

20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang

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Policy Man

Policy Man

sebagai Jimmie

Song of the South

Song of the South

sebagai Uncle Remus / Br'er Fox (Voice)

Comes Midnight

Comes Midnight

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The Heavenly Body

The Heavenly Body

sebagai Porter (uncredited)

Straight to Heaven

Straight to Heaven

sebagai First Detective

Revenge of the Zombies

Revenge of the Zombies

sebagai Lazarus

Harlem Is Heaven

Harlem Is Heaven

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Gone Harlem

Gone Harlem

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