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James Baskett (Movie Actor) - Age, Birthday, Bio, Facts, Family, Net Worth, Height & More

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James Baskett
James Franklin Baskett is an American actor who plays Remus, singing "Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah" in the Southern Disney song in 1946. In recognition of his role as a famous black storyteller, he was awarded the Academy of Honor Award, making him the first black actor to receive an Oscar. Although he starred in, Baskett was not considered for an Oscar for Best Actor or Best Supporting Actor.
BornJames Franklin Baskett, February 16, 1904, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
DiedJuly 09, 1948, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Resting placeCrown Hill Cemetery (Indianapolis, Indiana)
Other namesJimmie Baskette, Jimmy Baskette, Jim Basquette
OccupationActor, singer
Years active1929–1948
FamilyBill Cobbs (second cousin)

About James Baskett

Movie Actor James Baskett was born on February 16, 1904 in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States (He dies at the age of 44, on July 9, 1948).

He was the first African-American actor to win an Academy Award for his role as Uncle Remus in the 1946 Disney film Song of the South, in which he sang the song"Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah".

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James Baskett before becoming famous

James Baskett was born in the Zodiac sign Aquarius (The Water-Bearer), and 1904 is also the year of Dragon (龍) in the Chinese Zodiac.

He began his career in all-black films shot in New York, such as the 1932 picture Harlem Is Heaven.

Achievement of James Baskett

He provided the voice of Preacher Crow in the 1940 animated picture Dumbo.

James Baskett's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

He had a wife named Margaret and was related to fellow actor Movie Actor Bill Cobbs.

James Baskett on Social Media

James Baskett Collabed with

He made his Broadway debut in Hot Chocolates, opposite vocalist Trumpet Player Louis Armstrong.

James Baskett Income & Net worth

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Latest information about James Baskett updated on March 16 2023.