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.
Filmography
Hollywood Black
2024 · Series
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
1976 · Movie
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
1975 · Movie
Amazing Grace
1974 · Movie
Cutter
1972 · Movie
a.k.a. Cassius Clay
1970 · Movie
Inquiring Nuns
1968 · Movie
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
1957 · Series
The Sun Shines Bright
1953 · Movie
Bend of the River
1952 · Movie
Harlem Follies of 1949
1950 · Movie
Miracle in Harlem
1948 · Movie
I Ain’t Gonna Open That Door
1947 · Movie
Broadway and Main
1946 · Movie
Baby Don't Go Away from Me
1946 · Movie
Big Timers
1945 · Movie
Thru Different Eyes
1942 · Movie
Zenobia
1939 · Movie
His Exciting Night
1938 · Movie
Fifty Roads to Town
1937 · Movie
Love Is News
1937 · Movie
On the Avenue
1937 · Movie
Dimples
1936 · Movie
36 Hours to Kill
1936 · Movie
The Virginia Judge
1935 · Movie
Steamboat Round the Bend
1935 · Movie
Hot Tip
1935 · Movie
Charlie Chan in Egypt
1935 · Movie
One More Spring
1935 · Movie
Helldorado
1935 · Movie
Marie Galante
1934 · Movie
Judge Priest
1934 · Movie
The World Moves On
1934 · Movie
Stand Up and Cheer!
1934 · Movie
David Harum
1934 · Movie
Carolina
1934 · Movie
Slow Poke
1933 · Movie
Neck and Neck
1931 · Movie
The Galloping Ghost
1931 · Movie
Wild Horse
1931 · Movie
The Prodigal
1931 · Movie
Temps d'Hiver
1930 · Movie
A Tough Winter
1930 · Movie
Face of Desire
1930 · Movie
Swing High
1930 · Movie
The Big Fight
1930 · Movie
Cameo Kirby
1930 · Movie
Big Time
1929 · Movie
Salute
1929 · Movie
Show Boat
1929 · Movie
Fox Movietone Follies of 1929
1929 · Movie
Thru Different Eyes
1929 · Movie
The Ghost Talks
1929 · Movie
Hearts in Dixie
1929 · Movie
The Tragedy of Youth
1928 · Movie
Nameless Men
1928 · Movie
The Devil's Skipper
1928 · Movie
In Old Kentucky
1927 · Movie
The Mysterious Stranger
1925 · Movie