James Baskett
James Baskett (February 16, 1904 – July 9, 1948) was an American actor. He was known for his role as Uncle Remus, singing the song "Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah" in the 1946 Disney feature movie Song of the South.[1] He was given an Honorary Academy Award, making him the very first male performer of African descent to receive an Oscar.
James Baskett | |
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| Born | February 16, 1904 Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. |
| Died | July 9, 1948 (aged 44) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Other names | Jimmie Baskette Jimmy Baskette |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1929–48 |
References
- Ronald H. Bayor, "Roads to Racial Segregation: Atlanta in the Twentieth Century", Journal of Urban History, Vol. 15, No. 1, 3–21 (1988).
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