Song of the South
1949
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James Franklin Baskett [citation needed] (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.
James Baskett was born on February 16, 1904 in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA as James Franklin Baskett. He was an actor, known for Song of the South (1946), Revenge of the Zombies (1943) and Policy Man (1938). He was married to Margaret. He died on July 9, 1948 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Actor & Singer. He is fondly remembered for his portrayal of 'Uncle Remus' in the 1946 Walt Disney live action/animated musical film Song of the South that was based on the Uncle Remus stories by Joel Chandler Harris. He studied pharmacology as a young man but gave it up to pursue an acting career.
James Baskett was born on February 16, 1904 in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA as James Franklin Baskett. He was an actor, known for Song of the South (1946), Revenge of the Zombies (1943) and Policy Man (1938). He was married to Margaret. He died on July 9, 1948 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Jan 17, 2007 · James Baskett, the first male African American to win an Academy Award, was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on February 16, 1904. After high school Baskett planned to study pharmacy, but after he was offered a small part in a show in Chicago, Illinois his career path was forever changed.
Feb 22, 2019 · Baskett's impressive vocal range made the song “Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah” one of the most beloved and iconic Disney tunes in history.
Here are 10 things you should know about James Baskett, born on February 15, 1904. Though he appeared in just 10 motion pictures, he left a lasting legacy.
Jul 9, 2020 · On July 9, 1948, James Baskett, the first Black male performer to receive an Oscar, died. In this March 20, 1948, photo, Jean Hersholt, from left, president of Academy of Motion Pictures Arts...
Mar 21, 2019 · Little Known Black History Fact: James Baskett. James Baskett made history on March 20, 1948 when he was given an honorary Academy Award for his role as Uncle Remus in the 1946 film, Song Of The South. The achievement was sadly short-lived as the actor passed just months after his feat.
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.
