Stepin Fetchit
Known For
Acting
Born
1902-05-30 in Key West, Florida, USA
Died
1985-11-19
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.
Most Known For
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
as Self
Zenobia
as Zero
Hot Tip
as Cook
Carolina
as Scipio
Salute
as Smoke Screen
Big Time
as Eli
Bend of the River
as Adam
The Sun Shines Bright
as Jeff Poindexter
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
as Dancing Butler
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
as Self (archive footage)
Love Is News
as Penrod
a.k.a. Cassius Clay
as Self
Charlie Chan in Egypt
as Snowshoes
Steamboat Round the Bend
as Jonah
On the Avenue
as Herman
Dimples
as Cicero
Inquiring Nuns
as Self
Slow Poke
as Stepin
Stand Up and Cheer!
as Stepin Fetchit
Miracle in Harlem
as 'Swifty', the Handyman