James Baskett

Né le 16 février 1904 à Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, mort le 9 juillet 1948.

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.

Dumbo (7.0) Film · 1941 dans le rôle de Fats Crow (voice) (uncredited)

Mélodie du sud (6.5) Song of the South Film · 1946 dans le rôle de Uncle Remus / Br'er Fox (voice)

Le Corps céleste (5.6) The Heavenly Body Film · 1944 dans le rôle de Porter (uncredited)

Revenge of the Zombies (5.4) Film · 1943 dans le rôle de Lazarus