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James Baskett
Actor · born 16 February 1904 · Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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.
Where to start: Dumbo (1941).
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Song of the South
1946 · 6.5/10
Popcorn Flick
The Heavenly Body
1944 · 5.6/10
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Revenge of the Zombies
1943 · 5.4/10
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Dumbo
1941 · 7.0/10
Worth the Hype
Comes Midnight
1940 · 8.0/10
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Straight to Heaven
1939 · 9.0/10
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Gone Harlem
1938 · 9.0/10
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Policy Man
1938 · 8.0/10
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20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang
1933 · 7.0/10
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Harlem Is Heaven
1932 · 7.5/10
NewFrequently asked questions
What is the best James Baskett movie?
By viewer score, Dumbo (1941) at 7.0/10.
What are James Baskett’s most popular movies?
Dumbo, Song of the South.
How many movies has James Baskett made?
11 films on TMDB, 11 as actor.