James Franklin Baskett [citation needed] (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.

James Baskett was born on February 16, 1904 in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA as James Franklin Baskett. He was an actor, known for Song of the South (1946), Revenge of the Zombies (1943) and Policy Man (1938). He was married to Margaret. He died on July 9, 1948 in Los Angeles, California, USA.

James Baskett was born on February 16, 1904 in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA as James Franklin Baskett. He was an actor, known for Song of the South (1946), Revenge of the Zombies (1943) and Policy Man (1938). He was married to Margaret. He died on July 9, 1948 in Los Angeles, California, USA.

2019年2月22日 · In death, he was an overlooked and underrated actor whose talents were overshadowed by the controversial movie that earned him the respect of his peers. While attending Arsenal Tech in...

James Franklin Baskett was an American actor and singer, known for his portrayal of Uncle Remus in the 1946 Disney animated feature film Song of the South. In addition to Uncle Remus, he supplied the voice of Br'er Fox and some lines for Br'er Rabbit in Song of the South.

James Baskett (February 16, 1904 – July 9, 1948) was an American actor. He was known for his role as Uncle Remus, singing the song "Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah" in the 1946 Disney feature movie Song of the South. [1] He was given an Honorary Academy Award, making him the very first male performer of African descent to receive an Oscar.

2007年1月17日 · James Baskett, the first male African American to win an Academy Award, was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on February 16, 1904. After high school Baskett planned to study pharmacy, but after he was offered a small part in a show in Chicago, Illinois his career path was forever changed.

Learn more about the talented actors behind Walt Disney's Song of the South: James Baskett, Bobby Driscoll, Luana Patten, Hattie McDaniel and more.

James Franklin Baskett was born in Indianapolis and attended Arsenal Technical High School. Though he aspired to study pharmacology, Baskett lacked the money to continue his education and chose to pursue a career in the theater.

Born in Indianapolis, actor James Baskett was on stage in musicals and was a radio actor, best known as ‘Gabby Gibson’ on the popular “Amos and Andy” show (1944-48). He made a number of films, the last being Disney’s “Song of the South” (1946), in which he played ‘Uncle Remus’ and received an Oscar.