Where to watch James Baskett in the UK
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James Franklin Baskett (February 16, 1904 – July 9, 1948) was an American actor who portrayed Uncle Remus, singing the song "Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah" in the 1946 Disney feature film Song of the South. In recognition of his portrayal of Remus, he was given an Honorary Academy Award in 1948, making him the first Black male performer to receive an Oscar.
James Baskett films streaming in the UK
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- Dumbo (1941) as Fats Crow (voice) (uncredited)
- Song of the South (1946) as Uncle Remus / Br'er Fox (Voice)
- The Heavenly Body (1944) as Porter (uncredited)
- Revenge of the Zombies (1943) as Lazarus
- Policy Man (1938) as Jimmie
- Harlem Is Heaven (1932) Cast
- Gone Harlem (1938) Cast
- 20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang (1933) Cast
- Comes Midnight (1940) Cast
- Straight to Heaven (1939) as First Detective
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Most-watched James Baskett films currently: Dumbo (1941), Song of the South (1946), The Heavenly Body (1944), Revenge of the Zombies (1943), Policy Man (1938).
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