Stepin Fetchit
Acting
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
1976Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
Dancing Butler
1975Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
Self (archive footage)
1974Amazing Grace
Cousin Lincoln
1972Cutter
Shoeshine Man
1970a.k.a. Cassius Clay
Self
1968Inquiring Nuns
Self
1953The Sun Shines Bright
Jeff Poindexter
1952Bend of the River
Adam
1950Harlem Follies of 1949
1948Miracle in Harlem
'Swifty', the Handyman
1946Baby Don't Go Away from Me
1945Big Timers
1942Thru Different Eyes
Janitor
1939Zenobia
Zero
1937On the Avenue
Herman
1937Love Is News
Penrod
1937Fifty Roads to Town
Percy
1936Dimples
Cicero
193636 Hours to Kill
Flash - Pullman Porter
1935Charlie Chan in Egypt
Snowshoes
1935Helldorado
Ulysses
1935One More Spring
Zoo Attendant
1935Steamboat Round the Bend
Jonah
1935The Virginia Judge
Spasm Johnson