Stepin Fetchit
Acting
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
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tvHollywood Black
2024
Self (archive footage)
movieWon Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
1976
Dancing Butler
movieBrother, Can You Spare a Dime?
1975
Self (archive footage)
movieAmazing Grace
1974
Cousin Lincoln
movieCutter
1972
Shoeshine Man
movieThe Sun Shines Bright
1953
Jeff Poindexter
movieMiracle in Harlem
1948
'Swifty', the Handyman
movieThru Different Eyes
1942
Janitor
movieZenobia
1939
Zero
movieLove Is News
1937
Penrod
movieOn the Avenue
1937
Herman
movieDimples
1936
Cicero
movie36 Hours to Kill
1936
Flash - Pullman Porter
movieThe Virginia Judge
1935
Spasm Johnson
movieHot Tip
1935
Cook
movieCharlie Chan in Egypt
1935
Snowshoes
movieOne More Spring
1935
Zoo Attendant
movieHelldorado
1935
Ulysses
movieMarie Galante
1934
Waiter in Pacific Gardens
movieJudge Priest
1934
Jeff Poindexter
movieStand Up and Cheer!
1934
Stepin Fetchit
movieDavid Harum
1934
Sylvester
movieCarolina
1934
Scipio
movieNeck and Neck
1931
The Hustler
movieThe Galloping Ghost
1931
Baxter College Locker Room Attendant
movieWild Horse
1931
Stepin
movieA Tough Winter
1930
Himself
movieCameo Kirby
1930
Croup
movieSalute
1929
Smoke Screen
movieThru Different Eyes
1929
Janitor
movieThe Ghost Talks
1929
Christopher Lee
movieThe Devil's Skipper
1928
Slave's Husband
movieIn Old Kentucky
1927
Highpockets