About
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 South1946 · Uncle Remus / Br'er Fox (voice)
The Heavenly Body1944 · Porter (uncredited)
Revenge of the Zombies1943 · Lazarus
Dumbo1941 · Fats Crow (voice) (uncredited)
Comes Midnight1940
Straight to Heaven1939 · First Detective
Gone Harlem1938
Policy Man1938 · Jimmie
20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang1933
Harlem Is Heaven1932