Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthdate
1902-05-30
Day of Death
1985-11-19
Place of Birth
Key West, Florida, USA
Stepin Fetchit
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 (57)
⭐ 4.3
Role:
Dancing Butler
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
1976
⭐ 6.3
Role:
Self (archive footage)
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
1975
⭐ 6.8
Role:
Cousin Lincoln
Amazing Grace
1974
⭐ 9.0
Role:
Shoeshine Man
Cutter
1972
⭐ 7.2
Role:
Self
a.k.a. Cassius Clay
1970
⭐ 8.0
Role:
Self
Inquiring Nuns
1968
⭐ 6.5
Role:
Jeff Poindexter
The Sun Shines Bright
1953
⭐ 7.0
Role:
Adam
Bend of the River
1952
⭐ 7.0
Role:
Unknown
Harlem Follies of 1949
1950
⭐ 7.5
Role:
'Swifty', the Handyman
Miracle in Harlem
1948
⭐ 0
Role:
Richard
I Ain’t Gonna Open That Door
1947No Image
⭐ 0
Role:
Janitor
Broadway and Main
1946
⭐ 10.0
Role:
Unknown
Baby Don't Go Away from Me
1946
⭐ 5.0
Role:
Unknown
Big Timers
1945
⭐ 8.0
Role:
Janitor
