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.

Фільмографія

• 1946Song of the South — Uncle Remus / Br'er Fox (voice)
• 1944The Heavenly Body — Porter (uncredited)
• 1943Revenge of the Zombies — Lazarus
• 1941Дамбо — Fats Crow (voice) (uncredited)
• 1940Comes Midnight
• 1939Straight to Heaven — First Detective
• 1938Gone Harlem
• 1938Policy Man — Jimmie
• 193320,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang
• 1932Harlem Is Heaven

Ток-шоу, премії та інші появи (1)

• 2024Walt Disney: Behind the Magic — Self (archive footage)