Biography
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.
Gender
Male
IMDb Id
nm0059934
Known For Department
Acting
Also Known As
Date of Birth
1904-02-16
Place of Birth
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Date of Death
1948-07-09
