Stepin Fetchit
Acting • Born 1902-05-30 – 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.
Filmography
56 credits
Inquiring Nuns
Movie • 1968
Self
Face of Desire
Movie • 1930
Judge Priest
Movie • 1934
Jeff Poindexter
Dimples
Movie • 1936
Cicero
The Devil's Skipper
Movie • 1928
Slave's Husband
Charlie Chan in Egypt
Movie • 1935
Snowshoes
Carolina
Movie • 1934
Scipio
In Old Kentucky
Movie • 1927
Highpockets
The Tragedy of Youth
Movie • 1928
Porter
36 Hours to Kill
Movie • 1936
Flash - Pullman Porter
Bend of the River
Movie • 1952
Adam
Neck and Neck
Movie • 1931
The Hustler
Thru Different Eyes
Movie • 1942
Janitor
Amazing Grace
Movie • 1974
Cousin Lincoln
a.k.a. Cassius Clay
Movie • 1970
Self
Helldorado
Movie • 1935
Ulysses
The Sun Shines Bright
Movie • 1953
Jeff Poindexter
Salute
Movie • 1929
Smoke Screen
Wild Horse
Movie • 1931
Stepin
The Galloping Ghost
Movie • 1931
Baxter College Locker Room Attendant
Miracle in Harlem
Movie • 1948
'Swifty', the Handyman
David Harum
Movie • 1934
Sylvester
The Big Fight
Movie • 1930
Spot
Big Timers
Movie • 1945
Hearts in Dixie
Movie • 1929
Gummy
Swing High
Movie • 1930
Sam
Fox Movietone Follies of 1929
Movie • 1929
Swifty
The Mysterious Stranger
Movie • 1925
Zenobia
Movie • 1939
Zero
One More Spring
Movie • 1935
Zoo Attendant
Show Boat
Movie • 1929
Joe
Cutter
Movie • 1972
Shoeshine Man
On the Avenue
Movie • 1937
Herman
The Prodigal
Movie • 1931
Hokey
A Tough Winter
Movie • 1930
Himself
The World Moves On
Movie • 1934
Dixie
His Exciting Night
Movie • 1938
Casper
Love Is News
Movie • 1937
Penrod
Baby Don't Go Away from Me
Movie • 1946
Harlem Follies of 1949
Movie • 1950
Steamboat Round the Bend
Movie • 1935
Jonah
Thru Different Eyes
Movie • 1929
Janitor
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
Movie • 1975
Self (archive footage)
Cameo Kirby
Movie • 1930
Croup
Marie Galante
Movie • 1934
Waiter in Pacific Gardens
Stand Up and Cheer!
Movie • 1934
Stepin Fetchit
Fifty Roads to Town
Movie • 1937
Percy
The Virginia Judge
Movie • 1935
Spasm Johnson
Hot Tip
Movie • 1935
Cook
Big Time
Movie • 1929
Eli
Slow Poke
Movie • 1933
Stepin
The Ghost Talks
Movie • 1929
Christopher Lee
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
Movie • 1976
Dancing Butler
Broadway and Main
Movie • 1946
Janitor
Temps d'Hiver
Movie • 1930
Stepin
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
TV • 1957
Self