Deceased
How Did James Baskett Die?
Life & Death
Died aged 44James Franklin Baskett was an American actor who portrayed Uncle Remus in the 1946 Disney feature film Song of the South. His performance included singing the song "Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah". In recognition of his portrayal of Remus, he was given an Honorary Academy Award in 1948.
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| Year | Title | Character | Age at release |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Walt Disney: Behind the MagicMovie | Self (archive footage) | 120 |
| 1946 | Song of the SouthMovie | Uncle Remus / Br'er Fox (voice) | 42 |
| 1944 | The Heavenly BodyMovie | Porter (uncredited) | 40 |
| 1943 | Revenge of the ZombiesMovie | Lazarus | 39 |
| 1941 | DumboMovie | Fats Crow (voice) (uncredited) | 37 |
| 1940 | Comes MidnightMovie | — | 36 |
| 1939 | Straight to HeavenMovie | First Detective | 35 |
| 1938 | Policy ManMovie | Jimmie | 34 |
| 1938 | Gone HarlemMovie | — | 34 |
| 1933 | 20,000 Cheers for the Chain GangMovie | — | 29 |
| 1932 | Harlem Is HeavenMovie | — | 28 |