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James Baskett - Net Worth, Age, Height, Birthday, Bio, Wiki!

Explore James Baskett net worth, age, height, bio, birthday, wiki, and salary! He was the first actor of African descent to win an Academy Award for his portrayal of Uncle Remus in the 1946 Disney film Song of the South, in which he sang the song “Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah.” In this article, we will discover how old is James Baskett? Who is James Baskett dating now & how much money does James Baskett have?

NameJames Baskett
First NameJames
Last NameBaskett
OccupationMovie Actor
BirthdayFebruary 16
Birth Year1904
Place of BirthIndianapolis
Home TownIndiana
Birth CountryUnited States
Birth SignAquarius
Full/Birth Name
FatherNot Available
MotherNot Available
SiblingsNot Available
SpouseMargaret Baskett
Children(s)Not Available

James Baskett Biography

James Baskett is one of the most popular and richest Movie Actor who was born on February 16, 1904 in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. He started his acting career beside the musician Louis Armstrong on Broadway in Hot Chocolates.

He had a wife named Margaret and he was a cousin of fellow actor Bill Cobbs.

He provided his voice for the role of Preacher Crow in the 1940 animated feature Dumbo.

James Baskett Net Worth

James is one of the richest Movie Actor from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, James Baskett's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: January 13, 2024)

He started his film career in all-black movies that were filmed in New York including the 1932 picture Harlem is Heaven.

Net Worth$5 Million
SalaryUnder Review
Source of IncomeMovie Actor
CarsNot Available
HouseLiving in own house.

Ethnicity, religion & political views

Many peoples want to know what is James Baskett ethnicity, nationality, Ancestry & Race? Let's check it out! As per public resource, IMDb & Wikipedia, James Baskett's ethnicity is Black. We will update James Baskett's religion & political views in this article. Please check the article again after few days.

Who is James Baskett Dating?

According to our records, James Baskett married to Margaret Baskett . As of January 13, 2024, James Baskett’s is not dating anyone.

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Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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HeightUnknown
WeightNot Known
Body MeasurementsUnder Review
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Top Facts about James Baskett

  1. James Baskett was the first male African-American to win an Academy Award.
  2. He won the award for his portrayal of Uncle Remus in “Song of the South.”
  3. Baskett was born on February 16, 1904, in Indianapolis, Indiana.
  4. He started his career as a performer in vaudeville shows.
  5. Baskett also worked as a radio announcer and voice actor.
  6. He passed away on July 9, 1948, due to heart failure.
  7. Despite his success, he faced racial discrimination throughout his career.
  8. Baskett’s performance in “Song of the South” remains controversial today.
  9. The film has been criticized for its depiction of African-Americans and slavery.
  10. However, Baskett’s talent and legacy continue to be celebrated by many today.

Facts & Trivia

James Ranked on the list of most popular Movie Actor. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. James Baskett celebrates birthday on February 16 of every year.

You may read full biography about James Baskett from Wikipedia.