Stepin Fetchit
Acting
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Acting Credits
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 qu...
Known For
Filmography
Hollywood Black
2024
as Self (archive footage)
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
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
1957
as Self
The Sun Shines Bright
1953
as Jeff Poindexter
Bend of the River
1952
as Adam
Harlem Follies of 1949
1950
Miracle in Harlem
1948
as 'Swifty', the Handyman
I Ain’t Gonna Open That Door
1947
as Richard
Baby Don't Go Away from Me
1946
Broadway and Main
1946
as Janitor
Big Timers
1945
Thru Different Eyes
1942
as Janitor
Zenobia
1939
as Zero
His Exciting Night
1938
as Casper
On the Avenue
1937
as Herman
Love Is News
1937
as Penrod
Fifty Roads to Town
1937
as Percy
Dimples
1936
as Cicero
36 Hours to Kill
1936
as Flash - Pullman Porter
Charlie Chan in Egypt
1935
as Snowshoes
Helldorado
1935
as Ulysses
One More Spring
1935
as Zoo Attendant
Steamboat Round the Bend
1935
as Jonah
The Virginia Judge
1935
as Spasm Johnson
Hot Tip
1935
as Cook
Judge Priest
1934
as Jeff Poindexter
Carolina
1934
as Scipio
David Harum
1934
as Sylvester
The World Moves On
1934
as Dixie
Marie Galante
1934
as Waiter in Pacific Gardens
Stand Up and Cheer!
1934
as Stepin Fetchit
Slow Poke
1933
as Stepin
Neck and Neck
1931
as The Hustler
Wild Horse
1931
as Stepin
The Galloping Ghost
1931
as Baxter College Locker Room Attendant
The Prodigal
1931
as Hokey
Face of Desire
1930
The Big Fight
1930
as Spot
Swing High
1930
as Sam
A Tough Winter
1930
as Himself
Cameo Kirby
1930
as Croup
Temps d'Hiver
1930
as Stepin
Salute
1929
as Smoke Screen
Hearts in Dixie
1929
as Gummy
Fox Movietone Follies of 1929
1929
as Swifty
Show Boat
1929
as Joe
Thru Different Eyes
1929
as Janitor
Big Time
1929
as Eli
The Ghost Talks
1929
as Christopher Lee
The Devil's Skipper
1928
as Slave's Husband
The Tragedy of Youth
1928
as Porter
Nameless Men
1928
In Old Kentucky
1927
as Highpockets
The Mysterious Stranger
1925