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