Stepin Fetchit
May 30, 1902 (122 years old) in 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
Credits
- 1976 · Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood as Dancing Butler
- 1975 · Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? as Self (archive footage)
- 1974 · Amazing Grace as Cousin Lincoln
- 1972 · Cutter as Shoeshine Man
- 1970 · a.k.a. Cassius Clay as Himself
- 1968 · Inquiring Nuns as Self
- 1957 · Tonight Starring Jack Paar as Self
- 1953 · The Sun Shines Bright as Jeff Poindexter
- 1952 · Bend of the River as Adam
- 1950 · Harlem Follies of 1949 as
- 1948 · Miracle in Harlem as 'Swifty', the Handyman
- 1946 · Broadway and Main as Janitor
- 1946 · Baby Don't Go Away from Me as
- 1945 · Big Timers as
- 1942 · Thru Different Eyes as Janitor
- 1939 · Zenobia as Zero
- 1938 · His Exciting Night as Casper
- 1937 · Fifty Roads to Town as Percy
- 1937 · Love Is News as Penrod
- 1937 · On the Avenue as Herman
- 1936 · Dimples as Cicero
- 1936 · 36 Hours to Kill as Flash - Pullman Porter
- 1935 · 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
- 1934 · 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 Swifty
- 1934 · Carolina as Scipio
- 1933 · Slow Poke as Stepin
- 1931 · 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
- 1930 · A Tough Winter as Himself
- 1930 · Face of Desire as
- 1930 · Swing High as Sam
- 1930 · The Big Fight as Spot
- 1930 · Cameo Kirby as Croup
- 1929 · 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 · The Ghost Talks as Christopher Lee
- 1929 · Hearts in Dixie as Gummy
- 1928 · The Tragedy of Youth as Porter
- 1928 · The Devil's Skipper as Slave's Husband
- 1927 · In Old Kentucky as Highpockets
- 1925 · The Mysterious Stranger as