Stepin Fetchit
Acting
Born: 1902-05-30 in Key West, Florida, USA
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
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Self
Hollywood Black
Self (archive footage)
Love Is News
Penrod
Carolina
Scipio
Stand Up and Cheer!
Stepin Fetchit
Zenobia
Zero
Bend of the River
Adam
Judge Priest
Jeff Poindexter
The Sun Shines Bright
Jeff Poindexter
Big Timers
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
Dancing Butler
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
Self (archive footage)
The Big Fight
Spot
Salute
Smoke Screen
Nameless Men
Hot Tip
Cook
Helldorado
Ulysses
Inquiring Nuns
Self
One More Spring
Zoo Attendant
Marie Galante
Waiter in Pacific Gardens
Thru Different Eyes
Janitor
Big Time
Eli
Amazing Grace
Cousin Lincoln
Fifty Roads to Town
Percy
The Galloping Ghost
Baxter College Locker Room Attendant
On the Avenue
Herman
David Harum
Sylvester
Steamboat Round the Bend
Jonah
Show Boat
Joe
The Devil's Skipper
Slave's Husband
The Tragedy of Youth
Porter
Charlie Chan in Egypt
Snowshoes
The World Moves On
Dixie
36 Hours to Kill
Flash - Pullman Porter
Thru Different Eyes
Janitor
Dimples
Cicero
Fox Movietone Follies of 1929
Swifty
I Ain’t Gonna Open That Door
Richard
Wild Horse
Stepin