James Baskett

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.

James Baskett is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 11 verified screen credits connected to this profile. Selected work includes Song of the South (1946), Dumbo (1941), Walt Disney: Behind the Magic (2024), The Heavenly Body (1944), Revenge of the Zombies (1943), 20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang (1933), Harlem Is Heaven (1932), Gone Harlem (1938). The recorded credits span 1932 to 2024, including 11 movies and 0 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.