James Baskett
actor (1904-1948)
James Franklin Baskett was an American actor who portrayed Uncle Remus in the 1946 Disney feature film Song of the South. His performance included singing the song "Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah". In recognition of his portrayal of Remus, he was given an Honorary Academy Award in 1948.
Filmography in the catalog
Credited on 3 films (1946) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field.
| Year ▲ | Title | Creator | Length | Format | Color | Sound |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | Song of the south | Wilfred Jackson, Harve Foster | 94 min | Color | ||
| 1946 | Song of the south | Wilfred Jackson, Harve Foster | 94 min | Color | ||
| 1946 | Song Of The South. | Walt Disney Productions. | 95 min. | 35mm | Color | sound |