James 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 |