James Baskett
James Baskett | |
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Baskett in Revenge of the Zombies (1943) | |
| Born | James Franklin Baskett February 16, 1904 Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. |
| Died | July 9, 1948 (aged 44) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Resting place | Crown Hill Cemetery (Indianapolis, Indiana) |
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| Occupation(s) | Actor, singer |
| Years active | 1929–1948 |
James Franklin Baskett (February 16, 1904 – July 9, 1948) 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.