Stepin Fetchit
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- May 30, 1902
- Died
- Nov 19, 1985 (aged 83)
- Place of birth
- Key West, Florida, USA
- Credits
- 59
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
Filmography
Hollywood Black
2024TV
Self (archive footage)
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
1976Movie
Dancing Butler
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
1975Movie
Self (archive footage)
Amazing Grace
1974Movie
Cousin Lincoln
Cutter
1972Movie
Shoeshine Man
a.k.a. Cassius Clay
1970Movie
Self
Inquiring Nuns
1968Movie
Self
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
1957TV
Self
The Sun Shines Bright
1953Movie
Jeff Poindexter
Bend of the River
1952Movie
Adam
Harlem Follies of 1949
1950Movie
Miracle in Harlem
1948Movie
'Swifty', the Handyman
I Ain’t Gonna Open That Door
1947Movie
Richard
Broadway and Main
1946Movie
Janitor
Baby Don't Go Away from Me
1946Movie
Big Timers
1945Movie
Thru Different Eyes
1942Movie
Janitor
Zenobia
1939Movie
Zero
His Exciting Night
1938Movie
Casper
Fifty Roads to Town
1937Movie
Percy
Love Is News
1937Movie
Penrod
On the Avenue
1937Movie
Herman
Dimples
1936Movie
Cicero
36 Hours to Kill
1936Movie
Flash - Pullman Porter
The Virginia Judge
1935Movie
Spasm Johnson
Steamboat Round the Bend
1935Movie
Jonah
Hot Tip
1935Movie
Cook
Charlie Chan in Egypt
1935Movie
Snowshoes
One More Spring
1935Movie
Zoo Attendant
Helldorado
1935Movie
Ulysses
Marie Galante
1934Movie
Waiter in Pacific Gardens
Judge Priest
1934Movie
Jeff Poindexter
The World Moves On
1934Movie
Dixie
Stand Up and Cheer!
1934Movie
Stepin Fetchit
David Harum
1934Movie
Sylvester
Carolina
1934Movie
Scipio
Slow Poke
1933Movie
Stepin
Neck and Neck
1931Movie
The Hustler
The Galloping Ghost
1931Movie
Baxter College Locker Room Attendant
Wild Horse
1931Movie
Stepin
The Prodigal
1931Movie
Hokey
Temps d'Hiver
1930Movie
Stepin
Face of Desire
1930Movie
A Tough Winter
1930Movie
Himself
Swing High
1930Movie
Sam
The Big Fight
1930Movie
Spot
Cameo Kirby
1930Movie
Croup
Big Time
1929Movie
Eli
Salute
1929Movie
Smoke Screen
Fox Movietone Follies of 1929
1929Movie
Swifty
Thru Different Eyes
1929Movie
Janitor
Show Boat
1929Movie
Joe
The Ghost Talks
1929Movie
Christopher Lee
Hearts in Dixie
1929Movie
Gummy
The Tragedy of Youth
1928Movie
Porter
Nameless Men
1928Movie
The Devil's Skipper
1928Movie
Slave's Husband
In Old Kentucky
1927Movie
Highpockets
The Mysterious Stranger
1925Movie