James Baskett, American actor and singer (died 1948)

James Franklin Baskett was an American actor who portrayed Uncle Remus in the 1946 Disney feature film Song of the South. His performance included singing the song "Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah."

February 16 is the 47th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 318 days remain until the end of the year.