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James Baskett
Name: James Baskett
Born: 1904-02-16
Place of birth: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Deathday: 1948-07-09
Gender: Male
Occupation: Acting
Popularity: 1.9
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.
Horror Filmography:
As Actor
| Films | Year | Role | Poster |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenge of the Zombies | 1943 | Lazarus |  |
| Comes Midnight | 1940 |  |