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Song of the South
1949
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Feb 22, 2019 · Oscars: James Baskett, Indianapolis actor, won historic Academy Award. RETRO INDY. Indianapolis actor famous for 'Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah' was groundbreaking Oscars recipient. Dawn Mitchell....
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.
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.
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.
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...
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 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.
