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James Baskett

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Actor (1904-1948)

United StatesActorsLived 1904 to 1948 · aged 44
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James Franklin Baskett was an American actor who portrayed Uncle Remus in the 1946 Disney feature film Song of the South. His performance included singing the song "Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah". In recognition of his portrayal of Remus, he was given an Honorary Academy Award in 1948.

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Baskett in Harlem Is Heaven (1932), in which Variety described his portrayal of "Money" Johnson as "very impressive"[2]Baskett in Harlem Is Heaven (1932), in which Variety described his portrayal of "Money" Johnson as "very impressive"[2]Dedication tombstone for James Baskett at Crown Hill CemeteryDedication tombstone for James Baskett at Crown Hill CemeteryTombstone for James Baskett and John Baskett at Crown Hill CemeteryTombstone for James Baskett and John Baskett at Crown Hill Cemetery

Filmography 10

Dumbo1941 · ★ 7.0
Song of the South1946 · ★ 6.5
Revenge of the Zombies1943
The Heavenly Body1944
20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang1933
Harlem Is Heaven1932
Policy Man1938
Gone Harlem1938
Comes Midnight1940
Straight to Heaven1939

Awards 1

Academy Honorary Award

Connected to James 6

Gale StormAlso in Revenge of the Zombies (1943)Nina Mae McKinneyAlso in Straight to Heaven (1939)Verna FeltonAlso in Dumbo (1941)Jo JonesAlso in Policy Man (1938)Clarence NashAlso in Song of the South (1946)Spring ByingtonAlso in The Heavenly Body (1944)

About this person

Country
United States
Category
Actors
Type
Actor
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1904 to 1948 · aged 44
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17 languages

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