James Baskett
Actor
Birth Date: February 16, 1904
Death Date: July 9, 1948
Birth Place: Indianapolis, Indiana
James Baskett made his mark in the world of entertainment when he voiced characters in "Song of the South" (1946) and sang the song "Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah." In 1929, he appeared with Louis Armstrong in the musical revue "Hot Chocolates" on Broadway. In 1932, he made his film debut in "Harlem Is Heaven." Baskett was cousin to Bill Cobbs.
Credits
La chanson du sud
Actor
Movie
1946
Song of the South
Actor
Uncle Remus/Br'er Fox (Voice)
Movie
1946
Harlem Is Heaven
Actor
Money Johnson
Movie
1932
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