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Song of the South
1949
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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 · Indianapolis actor famous for 'Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah' was groundbreaking Oscars recipient. Dawn Mitchell. IndyStar. 0:04. 1:34. "James Baskett 1904-1948" is etched on a simple pink granite...
Feb 16, 2022 · 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.
Baskett is remembered fondly by the Disney animators for his vitality and enormous talent. As an actor, he was a personal favorite of Walt Disney. James Baskett Photo Gallery: Learn more about the talented actors behind Walt Disney's Song of the South: James Baskett, Bobby Driscoll, Luana Patten, Hattie McDaniel and more.
Jul 9, 2020 · In this March 20, 1948, photo, Jean Hersholt, from left, president of Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences, congratulates James Baskett, second African American to win an Oscar, for his...
Dec 23, 2020 · Who was the first live-action actor to be hired by Walt Disney for a full-length feature, co-star with the first Black performer to win an Oscar, become the first Black man to receive an honorary...
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. Oops something went wrong: 403.
