James Baskett
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as Fats Crow (voice) (uncredited) Dumbo 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.
Filmography
Dumbo
as Fats Crow (voice) (uncredited)
Song of the South
as Uncle Remus / Br'er Fox (Voice)
Revenge of the Zombies
as Lazarus
The Heavenly Body
as Porter (uncredited)
Policy Man
as Jimmie
Straight to Heaven
as First Detective