| Birth: | Feb. 16, 1904 | | Death: | Jul. 9, 1948 | 
Actor. Beloved for his portrayal of the character "Uncle Remus" in the Disney film "Song of the South".
He is in section 37 Towards the top of the hill on the north east quadrent of the section.
Cause of death: Heart disease
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Dedicated to the memory of
Indianapolis native
James Baskett
For his academy award winning
Portrayal of master storyteller
Uncle Remus in Walt Disney's
1946 movie, "Song of the South"
| | | Burial:
Crown Hill Cemetery
Indianapolis
Marion County
Indiana, USA |
Maintained by: Find A Grave
Record added: Jan 01, 2001
Find A Grave Memorial# 1566 |
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Ginger in Kentucky
Added: Nov. 27, 2009 |
You are sadly missed Mr. Baskett and it is too bad that your characterization of Uncle Remus will not be released for new generations of children to appreciate your talent. Thank you for your story-telling. It is you who I envisioned when I read the story...(Read more)
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Aimee Mattson
Added: Nov. 24, 2009 |
Sorry children will never get to see your Master Piece God Bless you Uncle Remus
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jon vaz
Added: Nov. 11, 2009 |
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