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 | Acting |
|---|---|
| Most Rating | 0.3071 |
| Birthday | 1904-02-16 |
| Place of Birth | Indianapolis, Indiana, USA |
| Also Known As | James Franklin Baskett, |
1941
Dumbo
7/5270
Dumbo is a baby elephant born with over-sized ears and a supreme lack of confidence. But thanks to his even more diminutive buddy Timothy the Mouse,...
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Dumbo
1946
Song of the South
6.508/302
Uncle Remus draws upon his tales of Br'er Rabbit to help little Johnny deal with his confusion over his parents' separation as well as his new life on...
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Song of the South
1933
20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang
7/3
Four convicts escape from a chain gang. Shortly thereafter, changes are made at the prison, because a blue ribbon commission will be investigating con...
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20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang
1943
Revenge of the Zombies
5.276/29
When Dr. Von Altermann's wife Lila dies mysteriously at his spooky mansion her relations suspect murder. They also suspect the doctor is turning her i...
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Revenge of the Zombies
1944
The Heavenly Body
5.615/13
The beautiful wife of a tweedy astronomer becomes convinced that her astrologer's prediction of a new dream man in her life will come true.
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The Heavenly Body
1940
Comes Midnight
8/1
Two men will receive $100 if they stay in Old Man Mose’s deserted house overnight in order to dig up his body and get the gold that has been placed un...
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Comes Midnight
1938
Gone Harlem
9/1
A musical comedy drama of life behind the scenes in a Harlem movie studio.
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Gone Harlem
1932
Harlem Is Heaven
7.5/2
Bill "Bojangles" Robinson made his movie acting debut in this 1932 film, featuring Putney Dandridge, James Baskett (Oscar winner for "Song of the Sout...
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Harlem Is Heaven
1938
Policy Man
8/1
Crime comedy.
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Policy Man
1939
Straight to Heaven
9/1
Singer Jimmy Williams' father Joe is a chemist who recently lost his job to George Elliott. Since then, Joe has been investigating the "Adam and Even"...
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