Stepin Fetchit

May 30, 1902 - Nov 19, 1985 (83 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

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Bend of the River

Adam

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Miracle in Harlem

'Swifty', the Handyman

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Stand Up and Cheer!

Stepin Fetchit

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Charlie Chan in Egypt

Snowshoes

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Carolina

Scipio

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The Sun Shines Bright

Jeff Poindexter

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Marie Galante

Waiter in Pacific Gardens

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Zenobia

Zero

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Judge Priest

Jeff Poindexter

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Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood

Dancing Butler

Credits

Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood 1976

Dancing Butler

★ 4.1
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? 1975

Self (archive footage)

★ 5.7
Amazing Grace 1974

Cousin Lincoln

★ 6.6
Cutter 1972

Shoeshine Man

★ NR
a.k.a. Cassius Clay 1970

Self

★ 7.5
Inquiring Nuns 1968

Self

★ NR
The Sun Shines Bright 1953

Jeff Poindexter

★ 6.4
Bend of the River 1952

Adam

★ 6.9
Harlem Follies of 1949 1950

★ NR
Miracle in Harlem 1948

'Swifty', the Handyman

★ 6.2
Broadway and Main 1946

Janitor

★ NR
Baby Don't Go Away from Me 1946

★ NR
Big Timers 1945

★ 4.3
Thru Different Eyes 1942

Janitor

★ NR
Zenobia 1939

Zero

★ 4.6
His Exciting Night 1938

Casper

★ 3
Fifty Roads to Town 1937

Percy

★ NR
Love Is News 1937

Penrod

★ 6
On the Avenue 1937

Herman

★ 6.7
Dimples 1936

Cicero

★ 6.4
36 Hours to Kill 1936

Flash - Pullman Porter

★ 5.3
The Virginia Judge 1935

Spasm Johnson

★ NR
Steamboat Round the Bend 1935

Jonah

★ 7.5
Hot Tip 1935

Cook

★ 5
Charlie Chan in Egypt 1935

Snowshoes

★ 6.9
One More Spring 1935

Zoo Attendant

★ 5.8
Helldorado 1935

Ulysses

★ NR
Marie Galante 1934

Waiter in Pacific Gardens

★ 4.5
Judge Priest 1934

Jeff Poindexter

★ 6.4
The World Moves On 1934

Dixie

★ 5.6
Stand Up and Cheer! 1934

Stepin Fetchit

★ 4.9
David Harum 1934

Sylvester

★ 7
Carolina 1934

Scipio

★ 6
Slow Poke 1933

Stepin

★ NR
Neck and Neck 1931

The Hustler

★ NR
The Galloping Ghost 1931

Baxter College Locker Room Attendant

★ 2
Wild Horse 1931

Stepin

★ 6.5
The Prodigal 1931

Hokey

★ 3.3
Face of Desire 1930

★ NR
A Tough Winter 1930

Himself

★ 5.4
Swing High 1930

Sam

★ 6.5
The Big Fight 1930

Spot

★ 3
Cameo Kirby 1930

Croup

★ NR
Big Time 1929

Eli

★ 6
Salute 1929

Smoke Screen

★ 4.7
Show Boat 1929

Joe

★ 5.7
Fox Movietone Follies of 1929 1929

Swifty

★ 3
The Ghost Talks 1929

Christopher Lee

★ NR
Hearts in Dixie 1929

Gummy

★ 3
The Tragedy of Youth 1928

Porter

★ 1
The Devil's Skipper 1928

Slave's Husband

★ NR
In Old Kentucky 1927

Highpockets

★ NR
The Mysterious Stranger 1925

★ NR

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