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James Baskett

Bio: 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
Born: Tue, Feb 16 1904
Birthplace: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Death: Fri, Jul 09 1948
James Baskett is 44 years old
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Poster of Song of the South
Song of the South
James Baskett was
42 in Song of the South
as 'Uncle Remus / Br'er Fox (Voice)'.
Tue, Nov 12 1946
Poster of The Heavenly Body
The Heavenly Body
James Baskett was
40 in The Heavenly Body
as 'Porter (uncredited)'.
Thu, Mar 23 1944
Poster of Revenge of the Zombies
Revenge of the Zombies
James Baskett was
39 in Revenge of the Zombies
as 'Lazarus'.
Fri, Sep 17 1943
Poster of Dumbo
Dumbo
James Baskett was
37 in Dumbo
as 'Fats Crow (voice) (uncredited)'.
Fri, Oct 31 1941
Poster of Comes Midnight
Comes Midnight
James Baskett was
36 in Comes Midnight
Sat, May 25 1940
Poster of Straight to Heaven
Straight to Heaven
James Baskett was
35 in Straight to Heaven
as 'First Detective'.
Tue, Dec 12 1939
Poster of Gone Harlem
Gone Harlem
James Baskett was
34 in Gone Harlem
Mon, Aug 15 1938
Poster of Policy Man
Policy Man
James Baskett was
33 in Policy Man
as 'Jimmie'.
Sat, Jan 01 1938
Poster of 20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang
20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang
James Baskett was
29 in 20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang
Sat, Aug 12 1933
Poster of Harlem Is Heaven
Harlem Is Heaven
James Baskett was
28 in Harlem Is Heaven
Thu, May 26 1932

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