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James Baskett
James Baskett (February 16, 1904–July 9, 1948) was an African American actor best known for his portrayal of Uncle Remus in the 1946 Disney feature film, Song of the South for which he was given an Honorary Academy Award, making him the first male performer of African descent to receive an Oscar. (Note: Sidney Poitier is the first male performer of African descent to receive an Academy Award in a competitive acting category).
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