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    Baskett, James (1904-1948) Actor, appeared in Song of the South as Uncle Remus and also provided the voice of Brer Fox. He received a special Academy Award in 1948 for his portrayal of the kindly storyteller, therefore becoming the first actor in a Disney film to be recognized by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

  2. James Franklin Baskett foi um ator estadunidense conhecido por sua interpretação de Tio Remus no longa-metragem de 1946 da Disney, A Canção do Sul. Ele recebeu um Oscar Honorário, fazendo dele o primeiro artista negro a receber um Oscar.[1]

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  4. Feb 27, 2017 · James Baskett, February 16, 1904–July 9, 1948, was an American actor known for his portrayal of Uncle Remus in the 1946 Disney feature film Song of the South, for which he was given an Honorary Academy Award for singing the song Zippity Doo Dah, making him the first male performer of African descent to receive an Oscar.

  5. Br'er Fox is the main antagonist of the 1946 Disney film Song of the South. He is the archenemy of Br'er Rabbit both in the cartoon and the stories, though he is always outsmarted by the rabbit - he is sometimes aided by his brutish assistant Br'er Bear. He was voiced by the late James Baskett, who also portrayed the live action character Uncle Remus in the same film. In contrast to the Br'er ...

  6. Nov 21, 2023 · James Baskett’s heartfelt performance as Uncle Remus in “Song of the South” brought a depth of emotion and sincerity to Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah. His soulful rendition of the song contributed to its enduring popularity and helped establish it as an iconic Disney tune.

  7. James Baskett. James attended Tech High School where he studied his passion, pharmacology. Due to lack of money, though, he abandoned his studies to pursue his untrained dramatic talent. While visiting Chicago, he was lured to the stage and performed under the Salem Whitney and Homer Tutt Troupes before moving to New York to join Bill ...