1941Nominee
Best Performance
Dumbo
James Baskett
Actor
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
February 16, 1904
Biography
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, making him the first Black male performer to receive an Oscar.
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Representative Works
Awards and Honors
Critical Favorites
1946Nominee
Best Performance
Song of the South
2024Winner
Best Performance
Walt Disney: Behind the Magic
Career Highlights
1943Highlight
Best Performance
Revenge of the Zombies
1944Highlight
Best Performance
The Heavenly Body
Video
Dumbo
Song of the South
20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang