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Song of the South
1949
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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.
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.
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.
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...
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...
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.
James Baskett. James Baskett (February 16, 1904 – July 9, 1948) was an American actor. He was known for his role as Uncle Remus, singing the song "Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah" in the 1946 Disney feature movie Song of the South. [1] He was given an Honorary Academy Award, making him the very first male performer of African descent to receive an Oscar.
