James Baskett

actor (1904-1948)
Person human Q722946
James Baskett
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James Baskett

Summary

James Baskett is a human[1]. He was born in Indianapolis[2]. He was born on February 16, 1904[3]. He died in Los Angeles[4]. He died on July 9, 1948[5]. He worked as a stage actor[6], film actor[7], and actor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,935 views/month, #6,781 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • James Baskett's place of birth was Indianapolis[2].
  • James Baskett passed away in Los Angeles[4].
  • James Baskett was born on February 16, 1904[3].
  • James Baskett died on July 9, 1948[5].
  • Burial took place at Crown Hill Cemetery[10].
  • James Baskett held citizenship in United States[11].
  • English was James Baskett's native language[12].
  • James Baskett is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[13].
  • James Baskett's professions included stage actor[6].
  • James Baskett's professions included film actor[7].
  • James Baskett's professions included actor[8].
  • James Baskett received the Academy Honorary Award[14].
  • James Baskett is recorded as male[15].
  • James Baskett's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • James Baskett's Commons category is recorded as James Baskett[17].
  • The cause of death was diabetes[18].
  • James Baskett's family name is recorded as Baskett[19].
  • James Baskett's given name is recorded as James[20].
  • James Baskett's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[21].
  • James Baskett's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[22].
  • James Baskett's start of work period is recorded as 1929[23].
  • James Baskett's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject African diaspora[24].
  • James Baskett's writing language is recorded as English[25].

Body

Origins and Family

James Baskett's place of birth was Indianapolis[2]. He was born on February 16, 1904[3]. He is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[13]. English was his native language[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include stage actor[6], film actor[7], and actor[8].

Recognition

James Baskett received the Academy Honorary Award[14].

Death and Burial

James Baskett died on July 9, 1948[5]. He passed away in Los Angeles[4]. The cause of death was diabetes[18]. Burial took place at Crown Hill Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

James Baskett ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,935 views/month, #6,781 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]

FAQs

Where was James Baskett born?

Born in Indianapolis[2], James Baskett…

Where did James Baskett die?

James Baskett passed away in Los Angeles[4].

What did James Baskett do for work?

James Baskett worked as stage actor[6], film actor[7], and actor[8].

What awards did James Baskett receive?

Honors received include Academy Honorary Award[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . African American Registry. Retrieved . aaregistry.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [26] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [27] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Los Angeles
    Award received
    Cause of death diabetes
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