Stepin Fetchit
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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
Credits
Bend of the River (1952)
as Adam
Hot Tip (1935)
as Cook
Zenobia (1939)
as Zero
a.k.a. Cassius Clay (1970)
as Self
Carolina (1934)
as Scipio
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood (1976)
as Dancing Butler
Steamboat Round the Bend (1935)
as Jonah
Amazing Grace (1974)
as Cousin Lincoln
Stand Up and Cheer! (1934)
as Stepin Fetchit
Salute (1929)
as Smoke Screen
The Sun Shines Bright (1953)
as Jeff Poindexter
David Harum (1934)
as Sylvester
Big Time (1929)
as Eli
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? (1975)
as Self (archive footage)
The Galloping Ghost (1931)
as Baxter College Locker Room Attendant
Judge Priest (1934)
as Jeff Poindexter
Love Is News (1937)
as Penrod
The Prodigal (1931)
as Hokey
The World Moves On (1934)
as Dixie
Marie Galante (1934)
as Waiter in Pacific Gardens
Charlie Chan in Egypt (1935)
as Snowshoes
Nameless Men (1928)
Actor
Thru Different Eyes (1929)
as Janitor
Thru Different Eyes (1942)
as Janitor
The Big Fight (1930)
as Spot
Wild Horse (1931)
as Stepin
Dimples (1936)
as Cicero
Show Boat (1929)
as Joe
One More Spring (1935)
as Zoo Attendant
A Tough Winter (1930)
as Himself
On the Avenue (1937)
as Herman
36 Hours to Kill (1936)
as Flash - Pullman Porter
Cutter (1972)
as Shoeshine Man
His Exciting Night (1938)
as Casper
Inquiring Nuns (1968)
as Self
Fox Movietone Follies of 1929 (1929)
as Swifty
Neck and Neck (1931)
as The Hustler
Fifty Roads to Town (1937)
as Percy
The Ghost Talks (1929)
as Christopher Lee
The Mysterious Stranger (1925)
Actor
The Virginia Judge (1935)
as Spasm Johnson
In Old Kentucky (1927)
as Highpockets
Big Timers (1945)
Actor
Slow Poke (1933)
as Stepin
Swing High (1930)
as Sam
Face of Desire (1930)
Actor
Helldorado (1935)
as Ulysses
Cameo Kirby (1930)
as Croup
The Devil's Skipper (1928)
as Slave's Husband
Hearts in Dixie (1929)
as Gummy
Miracle in Harlem (1948)
as 'Swifty', the Handyman
Temps d'Hiver (1930)
as Stepin
Harlem Follies of 1949 (1950)
Actor
Baby Don't Go Away from Me (1946)
Actor
The Tragedy of Youth (1928)
as Porter
I Ain’t Gonna Open That Door (1947)
as Richard
Broadway and Main (1946)
as Janitor