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James Baskett was an American actor best known for his portrayal of 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 the famous black storyteller he was given an Honorary Academy Award, making him the first black male performer to receive an Oscar.
Born
Tuesday, 16 February 1904
Died
Friday, 09 July 1948
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| Attack of the Hollywood Cliches! | Self - Honorary Academy Award Winner, 1948 | 2021 |
| Saturday Night Live | Uncle Remus | 1975 |
| The Magical World of Disney | Br'er Fox | 1954 |
| Song of the South | Br'er Fox (Voice) / Uncle Remus | 1946 |
| The Heavenly Body | Porter | 1944 |
| Revenge of the Zombies | Lazarus | 1943 |
| Dumbo | Crow (voice) | 1941 |
| Straight to Heaven | First Detective | 1939 |
| Gone Harlem | (as Jimmie Baskette) | 1938 |
| 20, 000 Cheers for the Chain Gang | Vocalist | 1933 |
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| Attack of the Hollywood Cliches! | Self - Honorary Academy Award Winner, 1948 | 2021 |
| Saturday Night Live | Uncle Remus | 1975 |
| The Magical World of Disney | Br'er Fox | 1954 |
| Song of the South | Br'er Fox (Voice) / Uncle Remus | 1946 |
| The Heavenly Body | Porter | 1944 |
| Revenge of the Zombies | Lazarus | 1943 |
| Dumbo | Crow (voice) | 1941 |
| Straight to Heaven | First Detective | 1939 |
| Gone Harlem | (as Jimmie Baskette) | 1938 |
| 20, 000 Cheers for the Chain Gang | Vocalist | 1933 |
| Harlem Is Heaven | Money Johnson | 1932 |
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1948 | Oscar | Won |
