Recitazione

James Baskett

Altri nomi: James Franklin Baskett

Data di nascita

16 febbraio 1904

Data di morte

9 luglio 1948

(morto a 44 anni)

Luogo di nascita

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

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Biografia

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.