James Baskett
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.
Song of the South
as Uncle Remus / Br'er Fox (Voice)Uncle Remus draws upon his tales of Br'er Rabbit to help little Johnny deal with his confusion...
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Dumbo
as Fats Crow (voice)Dumbo is a baby elephant born with over-sized ears and a supreme lack of confidence. But thanks...
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Revenge of the Zombies
as LazarusWhen Dr. Von Altermann's wife Lila dies mysteriously at his spooky mansion her relations suspect...
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The Heavenly Body
as Porter (uncredited)The beautiful wife of a tweedy astronomer becomes convinced that her astrologer's prediction of...
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Harlem Is Heaven
as uncreditedBill "Bojangles" Robinson made his movie acting debut in this 1932 film, featuring Putney...
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Gone Harlem
as uncreditedA musical comedy drama of life behind the scenes in a Harlem movie studio.
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Straight to Heaven
as First DetectiveSinger Jimmy Williams' father Joe is a chemist who recently lost his job to George Elliott....
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