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