James Baskett

Acting

Born February 16, 1904 · Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

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 r…

Known for

Dumbo

1941

Song of the South

1946

The Heavenly Body

1944

Revenge of the Zombies

1943

Harlem Is Heaven

1932

Policy Man

1938

20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang

1933

Straight to Heaven

1939

Acting(10)

1946Song of the SouthUncle Remus / Br'er Fox (voice)

Film

1944The Heavenly BodyPorter (uncredited)

Film

1943Revenge of the ZombiesLazarus

Film