Stepin Fetchit
Actor
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
The Sun Shines Bright
as Jeff Poindexter 1953
Judge Priest
as Jeff Poindexter 1934
Charlie Chan in Egypt
as Snowshoes 1935
Steamboat Round the Bend
as Jonah 1935
Dimples
as Cicero 1936
The World Moves On
as Dixie 1934
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
as Dancing Butler 1976
Zenobia
as Zero 1939
Marie Galante
as Waiter in Pacific Gardens 1934
Stand Up and Cheer!
as Stepin Fetchit 1934
Love Is News
as Penrod 1937
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
as Self (archive footage) 1975
Amazing Grace
as Cousin Lincoln 1974
A Tough Winter
as Himself 1930
36 Hours to Kill
as Flash - Pullman Porter 1936
One More Spring
as Zoo Attendant 1935