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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When Dr. Von Altermann's wife Lila dies mysteriously at his spooky mansion her relations suspect mur...
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Uncle Remus draws upon his tales of Br'er Rabbit to help little Johnny deal with his confusion over ...
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Recent movies
| # | Name | Character | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Song of the South (1946) | Uncle Remus / Br'er Fox (voice) | 6 | |
| 2 | Revenge of the Zombies (1943) | Lazarus | - | - |
| 3 | Dumbo (1941) | Fats Crow (voice) (uncredited) | 6.9 |
