James Baskett
American actor (1904–1948) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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.
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Born | James Franklin Baskett (1904-02-16)February 16, 1904 Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. |
Died | July 9, 1948(1948-07-09) (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 |
Relatives | Bill Cobbs (second cousin) |
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In recognition of his portrayal of Remus, he was given an Honorary Academy Award in 1948.[1]