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James Baskett

1904Indianapolis, Indiana, USA9 Movies

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..

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Uncle Remus / Br'er Fox (Voice)

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Song of the South

The Heavenly Body

Revenge of the Zombies

Dumbo

Comes Midnight

Straight to Heaven

Gone Harlem

Policy Man

Harlem Is Heaven