James Baskett
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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.
Known for
Credits
Dumbo (1941)
as Fats Crow (voice) (uncredited)
Song of the South (1946)
as Uncle Remus / Br'er Fox (voice)
Revenge of the Zombies (1943)
as Lazarus
The Heavenly Body (1944)
as Porter (uncredited)
Policy Man (1938)
as Jimmie
Harlem Is Heaven (1932)
Actor
Gone Harlem (1938)
Actor
Comes Midnight (1940)
Actor
Straight to Heaven (1939)
as First Detective
20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang (1933)
Actor