Stepin Fetchit

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

56

Gender

Male

Birthday

1902-05-30

Day of death

1985-11-19 (83 years old)

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.

Known For

  • Tonight Starring Jack Paar

    Tonight Starring Jack Paar

  • The Sun Shines Bright

    The Sun Shines Bright

  • Hearts in Dixie

    Hearts in Dixie

  • The Tragedy of Youth

    The Tragedy of Youth

  • The Mysterious Stranger

    The Mysterious Stranger

  • Dimples

    Dimples

  • Amazing Grace

    Amazing Grace

  • The Ghost Talks

    The Ghost Talks

  • Cameo Kirby

    Cameo Kirby

  • Thru Different Eyes

    Thru Different Eyes

  • Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?

    Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?

  • The Devil's Skipper

    The Devil's Skipper

  • Steamboat Round the Bend

    Steamboat Round the Bend

  • Temps d'Hiver

    Temps d'Hiver

  • In Old Kentucky

    In Old Kentucky

  • One More Spring

    One More Spring

  • Neck and Neck

    Neck and Neck

  • 36 Hours to Kill

    36 Hours to Kill

  • His Exciting Night

    His Exciting Night

  • Carolina

    Carolina

  • On the Avenue

    On the Avenue

  • Bend of the River

    Bend of the River

  • Fox Movietone Follies of 1929

    Fox Movietone Follies of 1929

  • Judge Priest

    Judge Priest

  • The Big Fight

    The Big Fight

  • Wild Horse

    Wild Horse

  • The World Moves On

    The World Moves On

  • Miracle in Harlem

    Miracle in Harlem

  • Show Boat

    Show Boat

  • Zenobia

    Zenobia

  • Cutter

    Cutter

  • Fifty Roads to Town

    Fifty Roads to Town

  • A Tough Winter

    A Tough Winter

  • Marie Galante

    Marie Galante

  • a.k.a. Cassius Clay

    a.k.a. Cassius Clay

  • Helldorado

    Helldorado

  • Salute

    Salute

  • Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood

    Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood

  • The Prodigal

    The Prodigal

  • Harlem Follies of 1949

    Harlem Follies of 1949

  • Swing High

    Swing High

  • Hot Tip

    Hot Tip

  • Charlie Chan in Egypt

    Charlie Chan in Egypt

  • Stand Up and Cheer!

    Stand Up and Cheer!

  • Big Time

    Big Time

  • Love Is News

    Love Is News

  • Face of Desire

    Face of Desire

  • The Galloping Ghost

    The Galloping Ghost

  • Thru Different Eyes

    Thru Different Eyes

  • The Virginia Judge

    The Virginia Judge

  • Inquiring Nuns

    Inquiring Nuns

  • David Harum

    David Harum

  • Slow Poke

    Slow Poke

  • Big Timers

    Big Timers

  • Broadway and Main

    Broadway and Main

  • Baby Don't Go Away from Me

    Baby Don't Go Away from Me