Stepin Fetchit

Personal Info

Known For:
Acting

Birthday:
May 30, 1902

Place of Birth:
Key West, Florida, USA

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Stepin Fetchit

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 quo.

Known For

Filmography

Year Movie Role
1976 Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood Dancing Butler
1975 Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? Self (archive footage)
1974 Amazing Grace Cousin Lincoln
1972 Cutter Shoeshine Man
1970 a.k.a. Cassius Clay Self
1968 Inquiring Nuns Self
1953 The Sun Shines Bright Jeff Poindexter
1952 Bend of the River Adam
1950 Harlem Follies of 1949
1948 Miracle in Harlem 'Swifty', the Handyman
1946 Baby Don't Go Away from Me
1946 Broadway and Main Janitor
1945 Big Timers
1942 Thru Different Eyes Janitor
1939 Zenobia Zero
1938 His Exciting Night Casper
1937 On the Avenue Herman
1937 Love Is News Penrod
1937 Fifty Roads to Town Percy
1936 Dimples Cicero
1936 36 Hours to Kill Flash - Pullman Porter
1935 Charlie Chan in Egypt Snowshoes
1935 Helldorado Ulysses
1935 One More Spring Zoo Attendant
1935 Steamboat Round the Bend Jonah
1935 The Virginia Judge Spasm Johnson
1935 Hot Tip Cook
1934 Judge Priest Jeff Poindexter
1934 Carolina Scipio
1934 David Harum Sylvester
1934 The World Moves On Dixie
1934 Marie Galante Waiter in Pacific Gardens
1934 Stand Up and Cheer! Stepin Fetchit
1933 Slow Poke Stepin
1931 Neck and Neck The Hustler
1931 Wild Horse Stepin
1931 The Galloping Ghost Baxter College Locker Room Attendant
1931 The Prodigal Hokey
1930 Face of Desire
1930 The Big Fight Spot
1930 Swing High Sam
1930 A Tough Winter Himself
1930 Cameo Kirby Croup
1929 Salute Smoke Screen
1929 Hearts in Dixie Gummy
1929 Fox Movietone Follies of 1929 Swifty
1929 Show Boat Joe
1929 Thru Different Eyes Janitor
1929 Big Time Eli
1929 The Ghost Talks Christopher Lee
1928 The Devil's Skipper Slave's Husband
1928 The Tragedy of Youth Porter
1927 In Old Kentucky Highpockets
1925 The Mysterious Stranger
Year TV Show Role
1957 Tonight Starring Jack Paar Self
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