James Baskett
Színészet1904Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Életrajz
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.
Ismert munkái
Szereplések
1946
Song of the South
mint Uncle Remus / Br'er Fox (Voice)
1944
The Heavenly Body
mint Porter (uncredited)
1943
Revenge of the Zombies
mint Lazarus
1941
Dumbó
mint Fats Crow (voice) (uncredited)
1940
1939
Straight to Heaven
mint First Detective
1938
Policy Man
mint Jimmie
1932