James Baskett
Actor
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
Song of the South
as Uncle Remus / Br'er Fox (Voice) 1946
Revenge of the Zombies
as Lazarus 1943
The Heavenly Body
as Porter (uncredited) 1944
20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang
1933
Harlem Is Heaven
1932
Comes Midnight
1940
Gone Harlem
1938
Policy Man
as Jimmie 1938