Stepin Fetchit
Acting
1902-05-30 · 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.
tvHollywood Black
as Self (archive footage) · 2024 · 5.0
movieWon Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
as Dancing Butler · 1976 · 4.3
movieBrother, Can You Spare a Dime?
as Self (archive footage) · 1975 · 6.3
movieAmazing Grace
as Cousin Lincoln · 1974 · 6.8
movieCutter
as Shoeshine Man · 1972 · 9.0
moviea.k.a. Cassius Clay
as Self · 1970 · 7.3
movieInquiring Nuns
as Self · 1968 · 8.0
tvTonight Starring Jack Paar
as Self · 1957 · 7.5
movieThe Sun Shines Bright
as Jeff Poindexter · 1953 · 6.5
movieBend of the River
as Adam · 1952 · 7.0
movieHarlem Follies of 1949
as · 1950 · 7.0
movieMiracle in Harlem
as 'Swifty', the Handyman · 1948 · 7.5
movieI Ain’t Gonna Open That Door
as Richard · 1947 · 0.0
movieBroadway and Main
as Janitor · 1946 · 0.0
movieBaby Don't Go Away from Me
as · 1946 · 10.0
movieBig Timers
as · 1945 · 5.0
movieThru Different Eyes
as Janitor · 1942 · 8.0
movieZenobia
as Zero · 1939 · 4.9
movieHis Exciting Night
as Casper · 1938 · 4.3
movieFifty Roads to Town
as Percy · 1937 · 10.0
movieLove Is News
as Penrod · 1937 · 6.3
movieOn the Avenue
as Herman · 1937 · 7.2
movieDimples
as Cicero · 1936 · 6.6
movie36 Hours to Kill
as Flash - Pullman Porter · 1936 · 6.1