Uncle Remus Background information Feature films Song of the South Television programs Video games Park attractions Portrayed by Portrayed by Animators Voice James Baskett Performance model Designer Inspiration The fictional character of the same name James Baskett Honors and awards Character information Full name Other names Personality Kind, friendly, helpful Appearance Obese, half bald, grayish beard, brown eyes, black coat, tan dress shirt, tan fisherman hat, walking stick Birthday Occupation Storyteller, fisherman Affiliations Good Goal To give advice with his stories Home Deep South Relatives Pets Allies Brer Rabbit, Johnny, Ginny, Toby Minions Enemies Sally, Tempy, Favers Brothers, Brer Fox, Brer Bear, The Tar Baby Likes Telling stories of Brer Rabbit, critters Dislikes Sadness, doing completely nothing Powers and abilities Weapons Fishing rod Fate Walks with the children, Brer Rabbit, and other animated characters into the sunset. Quote "Stop jumping, Brer Rabbit. You'll run out of breath. Why don't you sit down and calm yourself?" "Huh? Why is that bluebird?" "Zip-a-dee-doo-dah, zip-a-dee-ay!"

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Uncle Remus is a fictional character, protagonist and narrator, not to mention title character, of African American folktales. The stories were adapted and compiled by Joel Chandler Harris. His first film appearance was in Disney's 1946 hit Song of the South, where he is portrayed by actor James Baskett. He also narrates the animated segments, telling the Brer Rabbit stories.

Personality

Song of the South

Other appearances

Splash Mountain

Uncle Remus is not seen in the Disney Park attraction based on Song of the South. However, the famous lines he says when telling his stories appear on the walls in the queue and exit areas.

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Uncle Remus bids farewell to Brer Rabbit

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