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James Baskett
voc, 1904-1948 US, Indianapolis
Soundtrack and Children's Music
James Baskett (February 16, 1904 – July 9, 1948) was an American actor known for his portrayal of Uncle Remus, singing the song "Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah" in the 1946 Disney feature film Song of the South. In recognition of his warm portrayal of the famous black storyteller he was given an Honorary Academy Award, making him the very first black male performer to receive an Oscar.
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Plays With
| Brer Rabbit |
| Brer Bear |
| Brer Fox |
Popular Tracks 
Zip- A- Dee-Doo-Dah - From "Song Of The South" on Disney's Greatest Volume 1 by Various ArtistsTrack list and 30sec audio provided by 
Band Members
Discography
| Title | Artist | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walt Disney's Tales Of Uncle Remus | Johnny Mercer, James Baskett, Billy May, The Pied Pipers, Knox Manning, Arthur Q. Bryan | 1975 | Album |
| Walt Disney's Stories Of Uncle Remus | Dal McKennon, James Baskett | 1967 | Album |
| Brer Rabbit's Laughing Place (Parts I And II) | Johnny Mercer / The Pied Pipers / James Baskett With Billy May And His Orchestra | 1952 | Single |
| Tales Of Uncle Remus | Johnny Mercer, The Pied Pipers, James Baskett | 1947 | Album |
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