Stepin Fetchit
Acting
Born: 1902-05-30 · Key West, Florida, USA
Died: 1985-11-19
Biography
Stepin Fetchit (1902–1985) was an American comedian and actor. His Fetchit persona parlayed into a successful film career, eventually becoming the first black actor to become a millionaire. He was also the first black actor to receive screen credit. Stepin Fetchit typical film persona and stage name have long been controversial, and seen as illustrative of negative stereotypes of Negroes. However, a newer interpretation of his film persona contends he was ultimately subversive of the status qu
🎬 Movies (30)
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
1976
Dancing Butler
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
1975
Self (archive footage)
Amazing Grace
1974
Cousin Lincoln
Cutter
1972
Shoeshine Man
a.k.a. Cassius Clay
1970
Self
Inquiring Nuns
1968
Self
The Sun Shines Bright
1953
Jeff Poindexter
Bend of the River
1952
Adam
Harlem Follies of 1949
1950
Miracle in Harlem
1948
'Swifty', the Handyman
I Ain’t Gonna Open That Door
1947
Richard
Baby Don't Go Away from Me
1946
Broadway and Main
1946
Janitor
Big Timers
1945
Thru Different Eyes
1942
Janitor
Zenobia
1939
Zero
His Exciting Night
1938
Casper
On the Avenue
1937
Herman
Love Is News
1937
Penrod
Fifty Roads to Town
1937
Percy
Dimples
1936
Cicero
36 Hours to Kill
1936
Flash - Pullman Porter
Charlie Chan in Egypt
1935
Snowshoes
Helldorado
1935
Ulysses
One More Spring
1935
Zoo Attendant
Steamboat Round the Bend
1935
Jonah
The Virginia Judge
1935
Spasm Johnson
Hot Tip
1935
Cook
Judge Priest
1934
Jeff Poindexter
Carolina
1934
Scipio
