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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.
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- wc Gender: Male
- calendar_month Birth Date: 1904-02-16
- event Death Date 1948-07-09
- school Known for: Acting
- star Popularity: 3.2
- info Birth Place Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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smart_display Movies and TV shows by James Baskett
7.1
Dumbo
1941-10-31
6.5
Song of the South
1946-11-12
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20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang
1933-08-12
5.2
Revenge of the Zombies
1943-09-17
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The Heavenly Body
1944-03-23
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Comes Midnight
1940-05-25
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Gone Harlem
1938-08-15
6
Harlem Is Heaven
1932-05-26
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Policy Man
1938-01-01
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Straight to Heaven
1939-12-12