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James Baskett

Doğum: 16 Şubat 1904
Doğum yeri: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Ölüm: 9 Temmuz 1948 (44 yaşında)
Filmler: 11

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.