James Baskett
Interprétation·16 février 1904·† 9 juillet 1948 — 44 ans·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.
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1946Mélodie du sudUncle Remus / Br'er Fox (voice)1944Le Corps célestePorter (uncredited)1943Revenge of the ZombiesLazarus1941DumboFats Crow (voice) (uncredited)1940Comes Midnight1939Straight to HeavenFirst Detective1938Gone Harlem1938Policy ManJimmie193320,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang1932Harlem Is Heaven