Stepin Fetchit
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.
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Movies (49)
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
as Dancing Butler
1976
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
as Self (archive footage)
1975
Amazing Grace
as Cousin Lincoln
1974
Cutter
as Shoeshine Man
1972
a.k.a. Cassius Clay
as Self
1970
Inquiring Nuns
as Self
1968
The Sun Shines Bright
as Jeff Poindexter
1953
Bend of the River
as Adam
1952
Harlem Follies of 1949
1950
Miracle in Harlem
as 'Swifty', the Handyman
1948
Broadway and Main
as Janitor
1946
Baby Don't Go Away from Me
1946
Big Timers
1945
Thru Different Eyes
as Janitor
1942
Zenobia
as Zero
1939
His Exciting Night
as Casper
1938
Fifty Roads to Town
as Percy
1937
Love Is News
as Penrod
1937
On the Avenue
as Herman
1937
Dimples
as Cicero
1936
36 Hours to Kill
as Flash - Pullman Porter
1936
The Virginia Judge
as Spasm Johnson
1935
Steamboat Round the Bend
as Jonah
1935
Hot Tip
as Cook
1935
Charlie Chan in Egypt
as Snowshoes
1935
One More Spring
as Zoo Attendant
1935
Helldorado
as Ulysses
1935
Marie Galante
as Waiter in Pacific Gardens
1934
Judge Priest
as Jeff Poindexter
1934
The World Moves On
as Dixie
1934
Stand Up and Cheer!
as Stepin Fetchit
1934
David Harum
as Sylvester
1934
Carolina
as Scipio
1934
Slow Poke
as Stepin
1933
Neck and Neck
as The Hustler
1931
The Galloping Ghost
as Baxter College Locker Room Attendant
1931
Wild Horse
as Stepin
1931
The Prodigal
as Hokey
1931
Temps d'Hiver
as Stepin
1930
Face of Desire
1930
A Tough Winter
as Himself
1930
Swing High
as Sam
1930
The Big Fight
as Spot
1930
Cameo Kirby
as Croup
1930
Big Time
as Eli
1929
Salute
as Smoke Screen
1929
Show Boat
as Joe
1929
Fox Movietone Follies of 1929
as Swifty
1929
Thru Different Eyes
as Janitor
1929