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
all 55
Movies 54
self 6
TV Shows 1
Narrator 1
Dancing Butler
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood (1976)
Movie
Self (archive footage)
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? (1975)
Movie
Cousin Lincoln
Amazing Grace (1974)
Movie
Shoeshine Man
Cutter (1972)
Movie
Himself
a.k.a. Cassius Clay (1970)
Movie
Ko
Inquiring Nuns (1968)
Movie
Self / Various Roles
Black History: Lost, Stolen or Strayed (1968)
Movie
Self
Tonight Starring Jack Paar (1957)
TV
Jeff Poindexter
The Sun Shines Bright (1953)
Movie
6
Adam
Bend of the River (1952)
Movie
'Swifty', the Handyman
Miracle in Harlem (1948)
Movie
Actor
Swingtime Jamboree (1946)
Movie
Porter / Specialty Act
Big Timers (1945)
Movie
Narrator
Moo Cow Boogie (1943)
Movie
Janitor
Thru Different Eyes (1942)
Movie
Zero
Zenobia (1939)
Movie
Casper - the Baker Butler
His Exciting Night (1938)
Movie
Percy
Fifty Roads to Town (1937)
Movie
Penrod
Love Is News (1937)
Movie
Herman
On the Avenue (1937)
Movie
Cicero
Dimples (1936)
Movie
Flash - Pullman Porter
36 Hours to Kill (1936)
Movie
Spasm Johnson
The Virginia Judge (1935)
Movie
Jonah
Steamboat Round the Bend (1935)
Movie
Cook
Hot Tip (1935)
Movie
Snowshoes
Charlie Chan in Egypt (1935)
Movie
5.19
Zoo Attendant
One More Spring (1935)
Movie
Ulysses
Helldorado (1935)
Movie
Waiter in Pacific Gardens
Marie Galante (1934)
Movie
Jeff Poindexter
Judge Priest (1934)
Movie
Dixie
The World Moves On (1934)
Movie
Stepin Fetchit
Stand Up and Cheer! (1934)
Movie
Sylvester Swifty
David Harum (1934)
Movie
Scipio
Carolina (1934)
Movie
Actor
Slow Poke (1933)
Movie
The Hustler
Neck and Neck (1931)
Movie
Baxter College Locker Room Attendant
The Galloping Ghost (1931)
Movie
Stepin
Wild Horse (1931)
Movie
Hokey
The Prodigal (1931)
Movie
Himself
A Tough Winter (1930)
Movie
Face of Desire (1930)
Movie
Sam
Swing High (1930)
Movie
Spot
The Big Fight (1930)
Movie
Croup
Cameo Kirby (1930)
Movie
Eli
Big Time (1929)
Movie
Smoke Screen
Salute (1929)
Movie
Joe
Show Boat (1929)
Movie
Swifty
Fox Movietone Follies of 1929 (1929)
Movie
Janitor
Thru Different Eyes (1929)
Movie
Christopher Lee
The Ghost Talks (1929)
Movie
Gummy
Hearts in Dixie (1929)
Movie
Porter
The Tragedy of Youth (1928)
Movie
Slave's Husband
The Devil's Skipper (1928)
Movie
Highpockets
In Old Kentucky (1927)
Movie
The Mysterious Stranger (1925)
Movie
Ratings
Average 4.51
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1925
1930
1935
1933
1976
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Information
Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1902-05-30
Deathday1985-11-19 (83 years old)
Birth PlaceKey West, United States of America
ReligionIslam
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
Also Known AsLincoln Theodore Monroe Andrew Perry
Awardsstar on Hollywood Walk of Fame, Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame
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