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Stepin Fetchit
Born · May 30, 1902
Died · November 19, 1985 (83 years old)
Known For: Acting
Place of Birth: Key West, Florida, USA
Bio
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.
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
Dancing Butler
4.1
1976
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
Self (archive footage)
5.7
1975
Amazing Grace
Cousin Lincoln
6.7
1974
Cutter
Shoeshine Man
0.0
1972
a.k.a. Cassius Clay
Himself
7.5
1970
Inquiring Nuns
Self
0.0
1968
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Self · (1 episode)
6.5
1957
The Sun Shines Bright
Jeff Poindexter
6.4
1953
Bend of the River
Adam
6.9
1952
Harlem Follies of 1949
0.0
1950
Miracle in Harlem
'Swifty', the Handyman
6.2
1948
Broadway and Main
Janitor
0.0
1946
Baby Don't Go Away from Me
0.0
1946
Big Timers
4.3
1945
Thru Different Eyes
Janitor
0.0
1942
Zenobia
Zero
4.6
1939
His Exciting Night
Casper
3.0
1938
Fifty Roads to Town
Percy
0.0
1937
Love Is News
Penrod
6.0
1937
On the Avenue
Herman
6.7
1937
Dimples
Cicero
6.5
1936
36 Hours to Kill
Flash - Pullman Porter
5.3
1936
The Virginia Judge
Spasm Johnson
0.0
1935
Steamboat Round the Bend
Jonah
7.5
1935
Hot Tip
Cook
5.0
1935
Charlie Chan in Egypt
Snowshoes
6.9
1935
One More Spring
Zoo Attendant
5.7
1935
Helldorado
Ulysses
0.0
1935
Marie Galante
Waiter in Pacific Gardens
4.8
1934
Judge Priest
Jeff Poindexter
6.4
1934
The World Moves On
Dixie
5.7
1934
Stand Up and Cheer!
Stepin Fetchit
4.8
1934
David Harum
Sylvester Swifty
0.0
1934
Carolina
Scipio
6.0
1934
Slow Poke
Stepin
0.0
1933
Neck and Neck
The Hustler
0.0
1931
The Galloping Ghost
Baxter College Locker Room Attendant
2.0
1931
Wild Horse
Stepin
6.5
1931
The Prodigal
Hokey
3.0
1931
Face of Desire
0.0
1930
A Tough Winter
Himself
5.6
1930
Swing High
Sam
6.5
1930
The Big Fight
Spot
3.0
1930
Cameo Kirby
Croup
0.0
1930
Big Time
Eli
6.0
1929
Salute
Smoke Screen
4.7
1929
Show Boat
Joe
5.0
1929
Fox Movietone Follies of 1929
Swifty
3.0
1929
Thru Different Eyes
Janitor
0.0
1929
The Ghost Talks
Christopher Lee
0.0
1929
Hearts in Dixie
Gummy
3.0
1929
The Tragedy of Youth
Porter
1.0
1928
The Devil's Skipper
Slave's Husband
0.0
1928
In Old Kentucky
Highpockets
0.0
1927
The Mysterious Stranger
0.0
1925