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