Stepin Fetchit
Acting
Born 1902-05-30 · Key West, Florida, USA · Died 1985-11-19
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.
Acting
Hollywood Black
Self (archive footage)
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
Dancing Butler
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
Self (archive footage)
Amazing Grace
Cousin Lincoln
Cutter
Shoeshine Man
a.k.a. Cassius Clay
Self
Inquiring Nuns
Self
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Self
The Sun Shines Bright
Jeff Poindexter
Bend of the River
Adam
Harlem Follies of 1949
Miracle in Harlem
'Swifty', the Handyman
I Ain’t Gonna Open That Door
Richard
Broadway and Main
Janitor
Baby Don't Go Away from Me
Big Timers
Thru Different Eyes
Janitor
Zenobia
Zero
His Exciting Night
Casper
Fifty Roads to Town
Percy
Love Is News
Penrod
On the Avenue
Herman
Dimples
Cicero
36 Hours to Kill
Flash - Pullman Porter
The Virginia Judge
Spasm Johnson
Steamboat Round the Bend
Jonah
Hot Tip
Cook
Charlie Chan in Egypt
Snowshoes
One More Spring
Zoo Attendant
Helldorado
Ulysses