James Baskett
actor • soundtrack
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...
Born: February 16, 1904 in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Died: July 9, 1948 (age 44)
Movies & TV Credits
10 total credits across film and television
| Title | Job | Year |
|---|---|---|
Song of the South Movie | Actor | 1946 |