James Baskett(1904 - 1948)
(1904 - 1948)
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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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1904-02-16Died
1948-07-09 (44 years old)Place of Birth
Indianapolis, Indiana, USAPhotos1
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