Stepin Fetchit
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- May 30, 1902
- Died
- November 19, 1985
- Birthplace
- 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.
Filmography
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood 1976
as Dancing Butler
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? 1975
as Self (archive footage)
Amazing Grace 1974
as Cousin Lincoln
Cutter 1972
as Shoeshine Man
a.k.a. Cassius Clay 1970
as Self
Inquiring Nuns 1968
as Self
The Sun Shines Bright 1953
as Jeff Poindexter
Bend of the River 1952
as Adam
Harlem Follies of 1949 1950
Actor
Miracle in Harlem 1948
as 'Swifty', the Handyman
I Ain’t Gonna Open That Door 1947
as Richard
- Broadway and Main
Broadway and Main 1946
as Janitor
Baby Don't Go Away from Me 1946
Actor
Big Timers 1945
Actor
Thru Different Eyes 1942
as Janitor
Zenobia 1939
as Zero
- His Exciting Night
His Exciting Night 1938
as Casper
Fifty Roads to Town 1937
as Percy
Love Is News 1937
as Penrod
On the Avenue 1937
as Herman
Dimples 1936
as Cicero
36 Hours to Kill 1936
as Flash - Pullman Porter
The Virginia Judge 1935
as Spasm Johnson
Steamboat Round the Bend 1935
as Jonah
Hot Tip 1935
as Cook
Charlie Chan in Egypt 1935
as Snowshoes
One More Spring 1935
as Zoo Attendant
Helldorado 1935
as Ulysses
Marie Galante 1934
as Waiter in Pacific Gardens
Judge Priest 1934
as Jeff Poindexter
The World Moves On 1934
as Dixie
Stand Up and Cheer! 1934
as Stepin Fetchit
David Harum 1934
as Sylvester
Carolina 1934
as Scipio
- Slow Poke
Slow Poke 1933
as Stepin
Neck and Neck 1931
as The Hustler
The Galloping Ghost 1931
as Baxter College Locker Room Attendant
Wild Horse 1931
as Stepin
The Prodigal 1931
as Hokey
- Temps d'Hiver
Temps d'Hiver 1930
as Stepin
A Tough Winter 1930
as Himself
- Face of Desire
Face of Desire 1930
Actor
Swing High 1930
as Sam
The Big Fight 1930
as Spot
Cameo Kirby 1930
as Croup
Big Time 1929
as Eli
Salute 1929
as Smoke Screen
Fox Movietone Follies of 1929 1929
as Swifty
Thru Different Eyes 1929
as Janitor
Show Boat 1929
as Joe
The Ghost Talks 1929
as Christopher Lee
Hearts in Dixie 1929
as Gummy
The Tragedy of Youth 1928
as Porter
Nameless Men 1928
Actor
The Devil's Skipper 1928
as Slave's Husband
In Old Kentucky 1927
as Highpockets
- The Mysterious Stranger
The Mysterious Stranger 1925
Actor
Credits from TMDB.