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James Baskett (1904–1948)

James Baskett was born on February 16, 1904 in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. He was an actor, known for Song of the South (1946), Revenge of the Zombies (1943) and Policy Man (1938). He was married to Margaret. He died on July 9, 1948 in Los Angeles, California, USA. See full bio »
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Known For

Song of the South
Song of the South Uncle Remus / Br'er Fox (Voice)
(1946)
Revenge of the Zombies
Revenge of the Zombies Lazarus
(1943)
Policy Man
Policy Man Actor
(1938)
Harlem Is Heaven
Harlem Is Heaven Money Johnson
(1932)
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 1946 Song of the South
Uncle Remus / Br'er Fox (Voice)
 1944 The Heavenly Body
Porter (uncredited)
 1943 Revenge of the Zombies
Lazarus
 1941 Dumbo
Crow (voice, uncredited)
 1940 Comes Midnight (as James Baskette)
 1939 Straight to Heaven
First Detective
 1938 Policy Man (as Jimmie Baskette)
 1938 Gone Harlem (as Jimmie Baskette)
 1933 20,000 Cheers for the Chain Gang (Short)
Vocalist (uncredited)
 1932 Harlem Is Heaven
Money Johnson (as Jimmy Baskette)
 1929 Sending a Wire (Short)
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Personal Details

Other Works:

Played Gabby Gibson (lawyer) regularly on Amos and Andy Radio Show. See more »

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Alternate Names:

Jimmie Baskett | James Baskette | Jimmie Baskette | Jimmy Baskette
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Buried in Crown Hill Cemetery in Indianapolis, Indiana. See more »

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Aquarius
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