credits of
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.
Release Date | Title | Character Name | Rating | Your Lists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
November 20th, 1946 | Song of the South | Uncle Remus / Br'er Fox (Voice) | 6.5 | |
March 23rd, 1944 | The Heavenly Body | Porter (uncredited) | 5.6 | |
September 17th, 1943 | Revenge of the Zombies | Lazarus | 5.3 | |
October 31st, 1941 | Dumbo | Fats Crow (voice) (uncredited) | 7 | |
May 25th, 1940 | Comes Midnight | TBD | 8 | |
December 12th, 1939 | Straight to Heaven | First Detective | 9 | |
August 15th, 1938 | Gone Harlem | TBD | 9 | |
January 1st, 1938 | Policy Man | Jimmie | 8 | |
August 12th, 1933 | 20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang | TBD | 7 | |
May 26th, 1932 | Harlem Is Heaven | TBD | 7.5 |