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.
Filmography
Walt Disney: Behind the Magic
as Self (archive footage)
Walt Disney: Behind the Magic
as Self (archive footage)
Song of the South
as Uncle Remus / Br'er Fox (voice)
Song of the South
as Uncle Remus / Br'er Fox (voice)
The Heavenly Body
as Porter (uncredited)
The Heavenly Body
as Porter (uncredited)
Revenge of the Zombies
as Lazarus
Revenge of the Zombies
as Lazarus
Dumbo
as Fats Crow (voice) (uncredited)
Dumbo
as Fats Crow (voice) (uncredited)
Comes Midnight
Comes Midnight
Straight to Heaven
as First Detective
Straight to Heaven
as First Detective
Gone Harlem
Gone Harlem
Policy Man
as Jimmie
Policy Man
as Jimmie
20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang
20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang
Harlem Is Heaven
Harlem Is Heaven