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- James Franklin Baskett[citation needed] (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.
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James Franklin Baskett[citation needed] (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. [1] Career.
Feb 22, 2019 · In death, he was an overlooked and underrated actor whose talents were overshadowed by the controversial movie that earned him the respect of his peers. While attending Arsenal Tech...
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Feb 16, 2019 · For good or for ill, today the name James Baskett (1904-1948) has been overshadowed by his most famous role, that of Uncle Remus, which he portrayed in Walt Disney’s Song of the South (1946), an adaptation of Joel Chandler Harris’s stories.
James Baskett was born on February 16, 1904 in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA as James Franklin Baskett. He was an actor, known for Song of the South (1946), Revenge of the Zombies (1943) and Policy Man (1938).
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Baskett first found theater work in Chicago and then New York City, using the stage name Jimmie Baskette. In New York, he worked with Bill “Bojangles” Robinson, performed with the then-famous “Hot Chocolate Review,” and with Lew Leslie’s “Blackbirds” on Broadway.
James Baskett. Actor & Singer. He is fondly remembered for his portrayal of 'Uncle Remus' in the 1946 Walt Disney live action/animated musical film Song of the South that was based on the Uncle Remus stories by Joel Chandler Harris.
James Franklin Baskett was an American actor and singer, known for his portrayal of Uncle Remus in the 1946 Disney animated feature film Song of the South. In addition to Uncle Remus, he supplied the voice of Br'er Fox and some lines for Br'er Rabbit in Song of the South.
