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

  • Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood

    Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood

  • Tonight Starring Jack Paar

    Tonight Starring Jack Paar

  • The World Moves On

    The World Moves On

  • Harlem Follies of 1949

    Harlem Follies of 1949

  • On the Avenue

    On the Avenue

  • Dimples

    Dimples

  • Hot Tip

    Hot Tip

  • Marie Galante

    Marie Galante

  • Amazing Grace

    Amazing Grace

  • Hearts in Dixie

    Hearts in Dixie

  • Fox Movietone Follies of 1929

    Fox Movietone Follies of 1929

  • The Prodigal

    The Prodigal

  • Love Is News

    Love Is News

  • Wild Horse

    Wild Horse

  • Bend of the River

    Bend of the River

  • Cutter

    Cutter

  • Carolina

    Carolina

  • Show Boat

    Show Boat

  • Zenobia

    Zenobia

  • Salute

    Salute

  • Helldorado

    Helldorado

  • Face of Desire

    Face of Desire

  • Charlie Chan in Egypt

    Charlie Chan in Egypt

  • The Ghost Talks

    The Ghost Talks

  • a.k.a. Cassius Clay

    a.k.a. Cassius Clay

  • Cameo Kirby

    Cameo Kirby

  • A Tough Winter

    A Tough Winter

  • Thru Different Eyes

    Thru Different Eyes

  • Steamboat Round the Bend

    Steamboat Round the Bend

  • Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?

    Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?

  • Big Time

    Big Time

  • Stand Up and Cheer!

    Stand Up and Cheer!

  • The Tragedy of Youth

    The Tragedy of Youth

  • Thru Different Eyes

    Thru Different Eyes

  • The Sun Shines Bright

    The Sun Shines Bright

  • His Exciting Night

    His Exciting Night

  • 36 Hours to Kill

    36 Hours to Kill

  • Fifty Roads to Town

    Fifty Roads to Town

  • Neck and Neck

    Neck and Neck

  • Judge Priest

    Judge Priest

  • One More Spring

    One More Spring

  • The Big Fight

    The Big Fight

  • In Old Kentucky

    In Old Kentucky

  • The Devil's Skipper

    The Devil's Skipper

  • Temps d'Hiver

    Temps d'Hiver

  • The Virginia Judge

    The Virginia Judge

  • The Galloping Ghost

    The Galloping Ghost

  • Miracle in Harlem

    Miracle in Harlem

  • David Harum

    David Harum

  • Swing High

    Swing High

  • The Mysterious Stranger

    The Mysterious Stranger

  • Inquiring Nuns

    Inquiring Nuns

  • Baby Don't Go Away from Me

    Baby Don't Go Away from Me

  • Big Timers

    Big Timers

  • Broadway and Main

    Broadway and Main

  • Slow Poke

    Slow Poke