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Stepin Fetchit
Stepin Fetchit

Stepin Fetchit

ActingBorn May 30, 1902Died November 19, 1985 (age 83) Key West, Florida, USA

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

2024
Hollywood Black

as Self (archive footage)

TV
1975
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?

as Self (archive footage)

Movie
1974
Amazing Grace

as Cousin Lincoln

Movie
1972
Cutter

as Shoeshine Man

Movie
1970Movie
1968Movie
1953
The Sun Shines Bright

as Jeff Poindexter

Movie
1952Movie
1948
Miracle in Harlem

as 'Swifty', the Handyman

Movie
1946Movie
1945Movie
1942Movie
1939
Zenobia

as Zero

Movie
1938Movie
1937Movie
1937
Love Is News

as Penrod

Movie
1937
On the Avenue

as Herman

Movie
1936
Dimples

as Cicero

Movie
1936
36 Hours to Kill

as Flash - Pullman Porter

Movie
1935
The Virginia Judge

as Spasm Johnson

Movie
1935Movie
1935
Hot Tip

as Cook

Movie
1935Movie
1935
One More Spring

as Zoo Attendant

Movie
1935
Helldorado

as Ulysses

Movie
1934
Marie Galante

as Waiter in Pacific Gardens

Movie
1934
Judge Priest

as Jeff Poindexter

Movie
1934Movie
1934
Stand Up and Cheer!

as Stepin Fetchit

Movie
1934
David Harum

as Sylvester

Movie
1934
Carolina

as Scipio

Movie
1933
Slow Poke

as Stepin

Movie
1931
Neck and Neck

as The Hustler

Movie
1931
The Galloping Ghost

as Baxter College Locker Room Attendant

Movie
1931
Wild Horse

as Stepin

Movie
1931
The Prodigal

as Hokey

Movie
1930
Temps d'Hiver

as Stepin

Movie
1930
A Tough Winter

as Himself

Movie
1930Movie
1930Movie
1930
Cameo Kirby

as Croup

Movie
1929
Big Time

as Eli

Movie
1929
Salute

as Smoke Screen

Movie
1929
Show Boat

as Joe

Movie
1929Movie
1929
The Ghost Talks

as Christopher Lee

Movie
1929Movie
1928Movie
1928Movie
1928
The Devil's Skipper

as Slave's Husband

Movie
1927
In Old Kentucky

as Highpockets

Movie

Personal Info

DepartmentActing
BirthdayMay 30, 1902
Day of DeathNovember 19, 1985
Place of Birth Key West, Florida, USA
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