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