Stepin Fetchit (1902–1985) was an American comedian and actor.
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.
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Filmography (Movies)
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
Character:Dancing Butler
Release Date:26/07/1976
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:06/08/1975
Amazing Grace
Character:Cousin Lincoln
Release Date:30/08/1974
Cutter
Character:Shoeshine Man
Release Date:26/01/1972
a.k.a. Cassius Clay
Character:Self
Release Date:03/11/1970
Inquiring Nuns
Character:Self
Release Date:01/11/1968
The Sun Shines Bright
Character:Jeff Poindexter
Release Date:02/05/1953
Bend of the River
Character:Adam
Release Date:23/01/1952
Harlem Follies of 1949
Character:
Release Date:07/05/1950
Miracle in Harlem
Character:'Swifty', the Handyman
Release Date:29/11/1948
Broadway and Main
Character:Janitor
Release Date:06/11/1946
Baby Don't Go Away from Me
Character:
Release Date:02/03/1946
Big Timers
Character:
Release Date:02/01/1945
Thru Different Eyes
Character:Janitor
Release Date:19/06/1942
Zenobia
Character:Zero
Release Date:21/04/1939
His Exciting Night
Character:Casper
Release Date:11/11/1938
Fifty Roads to Town
Character:Percy
Release Date:03/06/1937
Love Is News
Character:Penrod
Release Date:26/02/1937
On the Avenue
Character:Herman
Release Date:12/02/1937
Dimples
Character:Cicero
Release Date:09/10/1936
36 Hours to Kill
Character:Flash - Pullman Porter
Release Date:24/07/1936
The Virginia Judge
Character:Spasm Johnson
Release Date:17/09/1935
Steamboat Round the Bend
Character:Jonah
Release Date:06/09/1935
Hot Tip
Character:Cook
Release Date:20/08/1935
Charlie Chan in Egypt
Character:Snowshoes
Release Date:04/06/1935
One More Spring
Character:Zoo Attendant
Release Date:15/02/1935
Helldorado
Character:Ulysses
Release Date:05/01/1935
Marie Galante
Character:Waiter in Pacific Gardens
Release Date:25/10/1934
Judge Priest
Character:Jeff Poindexter
Release Date:15/09/1934
The World Moves On
Character:Dixie
Release Date:27/06/1934
Stand Up and Cheer!
Character:Stepin Fetchit
Release Date:04/05/1934
David Harum
Character:Sylvester
Release Date:02/03/1934
Carolina
Character:Scipio
Release Date:02/02/1934
Slow Poke
Character:Stepin
Release Date:22/09/1933
Neck and Neck
Character:The Hustler
Release Date:04/11/1931
The Galloping Ghost
Character:Baxter College Locker Room Attendant
Release Date:01/09/1931
Wild Horse
Character:Stepin
Release Date:02/08/1931
The Prodigal
Character:Hokey
Release Date:21/02/1931
Temps d'Hiver
Character:Stepin
Release Date:01/12/1930
Face of Desire
Character:
Release Date:21/06/1930
A Tough Winter
Character:Himself
Release Date:21/06/1930
Swing High
Character:Sam
Release Date:18/05/1930
The Big Fight
Character:Spot
Release Date:11/05/1930
Cameo Kirby
Character:Croup
Release Date:12/01/1930
Big Time
Character:Eli
Release Date:07/09/1929
Salute
Character:Smoke Screen
Release Date:01/09/1929
Show Boat
Character:Joe
Release Date:27/07/1929
Fox Movietone Follies of 1929
Character:Swifty
Release Date:25/05/1929
Thru Different Eyes
Character:Janitor
Release Date:13/04/1929
The Ghost Talks
Character:Christopher Lee
Release Date:24/02/1929
Hearts in Dixie
Character:Gummy
Release Date:02/01/1929
The Tragedy of Youth
Character:Porter
Release Date:01/03/1928
The Devil's Skipper
Character:Slave's Husband
Release Date:01/02/1928
In Old Kentucky
Character:Highpockets
Release Date:20/11/1927
The Mysterious Stranger
Character:
Release Date:05/07/1925
Television Appearances
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