About

Known credits:
54
Birthday:
1902-05-30
Place of birth:
Key West, Florida, USA
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Stepin Fetchit

Overview

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

Acting
1976 Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood Actor Dancing Butler 58
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1975 Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? Actor Self (archive footage) 59
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1974 Amazing Grace Actor Cousin Lincoln 58
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1972 Cutter Actor Shoeshine Man N/A
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1970 a.k.a. Cassius Clay Actor Himself 58
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1968 Inquiring Nuns Actor Self N/A
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1953 The Sun Shines Bright Actor Jeff Poindexter 59
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1952 Bend of the River Actor Adam 61
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1950 Harlem Follies of 1949 Actor N/A
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1948 Miracle in Harlem Actor 'Swifty', the Handyman 59
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1946 Broadway and Main Actor Janitor N/A
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1946 Baby Don't Go Away from Me Actor N/A
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1945 Big Timers Actor 58
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1942 Thru Different Eyes Actor Janitor N/A
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1939 Zenobia Actor Zero 58
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1938 His Exciting Night Actor Casper 58
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1937 Fifty Roads to Town Actor Percy N/A
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1937 Love Is News Actor Penrod 59
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1937 On the Avenue Actor Herman 59
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1936 Dimples Actor Cicero 59
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1936 36 Hours to Kill Actor Flash - Pullman Porter 59
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1935 The Virginia Judge Actor Spasm Johnson N/A
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1935 Steamboat Round the Bend Actor Jonah 59
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1935 Hot Tip Actor Cook 58
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1935 Charlie Chan in Egypt Actor Snowshoes 59
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1935 One More Spring Actor Zoo Attendant 59
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1935 Helldorado Actor Ulysses N/A
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1934 Marie Galante Actor Waiter in Pacific Gardens 58
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1934 Judge Priest Actor Jeff Poindexter 59
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1934 The World Moves On Actor Dixie 58
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1934 Stand Up and Cheer! Actor Stepin Fetchit 58
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1934 David Harum Actor Sylvester 58
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1934 Carolina Actor Scipio N/A
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1933 Slow Poke Actor Stepin N/A
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1931 Neck and Neck Actor The Hustler N/A
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1931 The Galloping Ghost Actor Baxter College Locker Room Attendant 58
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1931 Wild Horse Actor Stepin 59
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1931 The Prodigal Actor Hokey 58
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1930 Face of Desire Actor N/A
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1930 A Tough Winter Actor Himself 59
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1930 Swing High Actor Sam 59
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1930 The Big Fight Actor Spot 58
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1930 Cameo Kirby Actor Croup N/A
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1929 Big Time Actor Eli 58
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1929 Salute Actor Smoke Screen 59
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1929 Show Boat Actor Joe 58
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1929 Fox Movietone Follies of 1929 Actor Swifty 58
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1929 Thru Different Eyes Actor Janitor N/A
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1929 The Ghost Talks Actor Christopher Lee N/A
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1929 Hearts in Dixie Actor Gummy N/A
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1928 The Tragedy of Youth Actor Porter 58
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1928 The Devil's Skipper Actor Slave's Husband N/A
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1927 In Old Kentucky Actor Highpockets N/A
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1925 The Mysterious Stranger Actor N/A
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