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Acting
Stepin Fetchit
- Born
- Died
- (aged 83)
- Birthplace
- Key West, Florida, USA
- Credits
- 59 titles
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.
Signature work
Known For
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6.6
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The Sun Shines Bright
6.4
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Judge Priest
6.9
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Charlie Chan in Egypt
6.6
Movie
Dimples
7.5
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Steamboat Round the Bend
4.4
Movie
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
5.9
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The World Moves On
5.0
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Zenobia
4.9
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Marie Galante
6.3
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Love Is News
5.3
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Stand Up and Cheer!
6.8
Movie
Amazing Grace
6.1
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36 Hours to Kill
5.8
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Salute
6.2
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One More Spring
7.2
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On the Avenue
4.0
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The Prodigal
Acting credits 59
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Hollywood Black TV | Self (archive footage) (4 ep) |
| 1976 | Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood Film | Dancing Butler |
| 1975 | Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 1974 | Amazing Grace Film | Cousin Lincoln |
| 1972 | Cutter Film | Shoeshine Man |
| 1970 | a.k.a. Cassius Clay Film | Self |
| 1968 | Inquiring Nuns Film | Self |
| 1957 | Tonight Starring Jack Paar TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1953 | The Sun Shines Bright Film | Jeff Poindexter |
| 1952 | Bend of the River Film | Adam |
| 1950 | Harlem Follies of 1949 Film | |
| 1948 | Miracle in Harlem Film | 'Swifty', the Handyman |
| 1947 | I Ain’t Gonna Open That Door Film | Richard |
| 1946 | Broadway and Main Film | Janitor |
| 1946 | Baby Don't Go Away from Me Film | |
| 1945 | Big Timers Film | |
| 1942 | Thru Different Eyes Film | Janitor |
| 1939 | Zenobia Film | Zero |
| 1938 | His Exciting Night Film | Casper |
| 1937 | Fifty Roads to Town Film | Percy |
| 1937 | Love Is News Film | Penrod |
| 1937 | On the Avenue Film | Herman |
| 1936 | Dimples Film | Cicero |
| 1936 | 36 Hours to Kill Film | Flash - Pullman Porter |
| 1935 | The Virginia Judge Film | Spasm Johnson |
| 1935 | Steamboat Round the Bend Film | Jonah |
| 1935 | Hot Tip Film | Cook |
| 1935 | Charlie Chan in Egypt Film | Snowshoes |
| 1935 | One More Spring Film | Zoo Attendant |
| 1935 | Helldorado Film | Ulysses |
| 1934 | Marie Galante Film | Waiter in Pacific Gardens |
| 1934 | Judge Priest Film | Jeff Poindexter |
| 1934 | The World Moves On Film | Dixie |
| 1934 | Stand Up and Cheer! Film | Stepin Fetchit |
| 1934 | David Harum Film | Sylvester |
| 1934 | Carolina Film | Scipio |
| 1933 | Slow Poke Film | Stepin |
| 1931 | Neck and Neck Film | The Hustler |
| 1931 | The Galloping Ghost Film | Baxter College Locker Room Attendant |
| 1931 | Wild Horse Film | Stepin |
| 1931 | The Prodigal Film | Hokey |
| 1930 | Temps d'Hiver Film | Stepin |
| 1930 | Face of Desire Film | |
| 1930 | A Tough Winter Film | Himself |
| 1930 | Swing High Film | Sam |
| 1930 | The Big Fight Film | Spot |
| 1930 | Cameo Kirby Film | Croup |
| 1929 | Big Time Film | Eli |
| 1929 | Salute Film | Smoke Screen |
| 1929 | Fox Movietone Follies of 1929 Film | Swifty |
| 1929 | Thru Different Eyes Film | Janitor |
| 1929 | Show Boat Film | Joe |
| 1929 | The Ghost Talks Film | Christopher Lee |
| 1929 | Hearts in Dixie Film | Gummy |
| 1928 | The Tragedy of Youth Film | Porter |
| 1928 | Nameless Men Film | |
| 1928 | The Devil's Skipper Film | Slave's Husband |
| 1927 | In Old Kentucky Film | Highpockets |
| 1925 | The Mysterious Stranger Film |