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