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.

Known for

1946

Song of the South

Uncle Remus / Br'er Fox (Voice)

1944

The Heavenly Body

Porter (uncredited)

1943

Revenge of the Zombies

Lazarus

1941

Dumbo

Fats Crow (voice) (uncredited)

1940

Comes Midnight

1939

Straight to Heaven

First Detective

1938

Gone Harlem

1938

Policy Man

Jimmie

1932

Harlem Is Heaven