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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.
Song of the South is a 1946 American live-action/animated musical drama film directed by Harve Foster and Wilfred Jackson; produced by Walt Disney and released by RKO Radio Pictures. It is based on the Uncle Remus stories as adapted by Joel Chandler Harris, and stars James Baskett as Uncle Remus in his final film role.
- $2.125 million
Learn more about the talented actors behind Walt Disney's Song of the South: James Baskett, Bobby Driscoll, Luana Patten, Hattie McDaniel and more. James Baskett (Uncle Remus) Biography | SongoftheSouth.net
Song of the South: Directed by Harve Foster, Wilfred Jackson. With Ruth Warrick, Bobby Driscoll, James Baskett, Luana Patten. The kindly story-teller Uncle Remus tells a young boy stories about trickster Br'er Rabbit, who outwits Br'er Fox and slow-witted Br'er Bear.
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- Animation, Comedy, Family
- Harve Foster, Wilfred Jackson
- 1946-11-20
Nov 19, 2019 · The 1946 film won’t be showing up on Disney+, but its insidious racism serves as an important reminder of the company’s dark history. Scott Tobias. Tue 19 Nov 2019 01.20 EST.
