Stepin Fetchit
Acting
Biography
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.
Filmography 59
Movies (57)
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood1976Dancing Butler
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?1975Self (archive footage)
Amazing Grace1974Cousin Lincoln
Cutter1972Shoeshine Man
a.k.a. Cassius Clay1970Self
Inquiring Nuns1968Self
The Sun Shines Bright1953Jeff Poindexter
Bend of the River1952Adam
Harlem Follies of 19491950
Miracle in Harlem1948'Swifty', the Handyman
I Ain’t Gonna Open That Door1947Richard- Broadway and Main1946Janitor
Baby Don't Go Away from Me1946
Big Timers1945
Thru Different Eyes1942Janitor
Zenobia1939Zero- His Exciting Night1938Casper
Fifty Roads to Town1937Percy
Love Is News1937Penrod
On the Avenue1937Herman
Dimples1936Cicero
36 Hours to Kill1936Flash - Pullman Porter
The Virginia Judge1935Spasm Johnson
Steamboat Round the Bend1935Jonah
Hot Tip1935Cook
Charlie Chan in Egypt1935Snowshoes
One More Spring1935Zoo Attendant
Helldorado1935Ulysses
Marie Galante1934Waiter in Pacific Gardens
Judge Priest1934Jeff Poindexter
Shows (2)
Hollywood Black2024Self (archive footage)- Tonight Starring Jack Paar1957Self