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.
James Baskett has 11 screen credits in a career dating back to 1932. Their work is anchored in the Dumbo universe with 1 titles. Signature works include Song of the South, Policy Man, Comes Midnight. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
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