James Baskett
(1904-1948)

Actor (1904-1948) – James Baskett was born in Indianapolis (Capital city of the U.S. state of Indiana and the seat of Marion County) on February 16th, 1904 and died in Los Angeles (Largest city in California, United States of America) on July 9th, 1948 at the age of 44. Today James Baskett would be 120 years old.

Age

how old was James Baskett when he died?

James Baskett died in 1948 at the age of 44.

Biographical data

Birthday	February 16th, 1904 (Tuesday)
Place of Birth	Indianapolis Capital city of the U.S. state of Indiana and the seat of Marion County
Death Date	July 9th, 1948 (Friday)
Death place	Los Angeles Largest city in California, United States of America
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Aquarius (The Water-Bearer) ♒
Chinese Zodiac	Dragon 龍

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James Baskett

Birthday

When was James Baskett born?

James Baskett was born on February 16th, 1904.

Death

When did James Baskett die?

James Baskett died on July 9th, 1948 at the age of 44 in Los Angeles (Largest city in California, United States of America). Today James Baskett would be 120 years old.