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James Baskett

Actor | * 02/16/1904 († 44, 07/09/1948) | Indianapolis, Indiana[
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. ()

James Baskett was born on February 16, 1904 in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was an actor, known for Song of the South (1946), Policy Man (1938) and Gone Harlem (1938). He was married to Margaret. He died on July 9, 1948 in Los Angeles, California.

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Most frequent genres for this person: Comedies | Kids & Family | Animation

Known for these Movies & Shows

Uncle Remus draws upon his tales of Br'er Rabbit to help little Johnny deal with his confusion over his parents' separation as well as his new life on the plantation. ...

Song of the South

G

1946 | 3.2/5 | 1h 31min
Kids & Family, Animation
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Bill "Bojangles" Robinson made his movie acting debut in this 1932 film, featuring Putney Dandridge, James Baskett (Oscar winner for "Song of the South"), Cotton Club dancer Anita Boyer, Henri Wassell ...

Harlem Is Heaven

Certification unknown

1932 | 1h 9min
Drama, Music
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When Dr. Von Altermann's wife Lila dies mysteriously at his spooky mansion, her relations suspect murder. They little suspect he's turning her into a zombie, to join the army of living dead he hopes t ...

Revenge of the Zombies

NR

1943 | 2.8/5 | 1h 1min
Horror, Comedy
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Crime comedy. ...

Policy Man

Certification unknown

1938 | 1h 1min
 
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Awards & Nominations for James Baskett

Academy Honorary Award
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Movies with James Baskett as Actor(9)

as Uncle Remus / Br'er Fox (Voice)1946 Song of the South
as Porter (uncredited)1944 The Heavenly Body
as Lazarus1943 Revenge of the Zombies
as Crow (voice)1941 Dumbo
as First Detective1939 Straight to Heaven
1938 Gone Harlem
1938 Policy Man
1933 20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang
1932 Harlem Is Heaven

Full Name: James Baskett
Born: Tuesday, 02/16 1904 (February) in Indianapolis, Indiana[
Died: Friday, 07/09 1948 (July) in Los Angeles (aged: 44)
Zodiac sign: Aquarius (Chinese zodiac sign: Dragon)
Languages: English (EN, native language)
James Baskett frequently works together with these people:
Irwin Franklyn (4x, Crew)
Ken Darby (3x, Crew)
Walt Disney (2x, Crew)
Wilfred Jackson (2x, Crew)
Dalton S. Reymond (2x, Crew)
Cyrus Wood (2x, Crew)
Johnny Lange (2x, Crew)
Vernon Stallings (2x, Crew)
Arthur Johnston (2x, Crew)
Charles Wolcott (2x, Crew)
Hy Heath (2x, Crew)
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WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:294291, Added: 08/11/2018, Last updated: 04/21/2024