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.
Acted in 47
1970s
- 1976
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
Dancing Butler
- 1974
Amazing Grace
Cousin Lincoln
- 1972
Cutter
Shoeshine Man
1950s
- 1953
- 1952
- 1950
Harlem Follies of 1949
Movie
1940s
- 1948
Miracle in Harlem
'Swifty', the Handyman
- 1947
I Ain’t Gonna Open That Door
Richard
- 1946
Baby Don't Go Away from Me
Movie
- 1945
Big Timers
Movie
- 1942
Thru Different Eyes
Janitor
1930s
- 1939
- 1937
Fifty Roads to Town
Percy
On the Avenue
Herman
- 1936
Dimples
Cicero
36 Hours to Kill
Flash - Pullman Porter
- 1935
The Virginia Judge
Spasm Johnson
Hot Tip
Cook
Charlie Chan in Egypt
Snowshoes
One More Spring
Zoo Attendant
Helldorado
Ulysses
- 1934
Marie Galante
Waiter in Pacific Gardens
The World Moves On
Dixie
Stand Up and Cheer!
Stepin Fetchit
David Harum
Sylvester
Carolina
Scipio
- 1931
Neck and Neck
The Hustler
The Galloping Ghost
Baxter College Locker Room Attendant
Wild Horse
Stepin
The Prodigal
Hokey
- 1930
Swing High
Sam
The Big Fight
Spot
Cameo Kirby
Croup
1920s
- 1929
Big Time
Eli
Salute
Smoke Screen
Fox Movietone Follies of 1929
Swifty
Thru Different Eyes
Janitor
Show Boat
Joe
The Ghost Talks
Christopher Lee
Hearts in Dixie
Gummy
- 1928
The Tragedy of Youth
Porter
Nameless Men
Movie
The Devil's Skipper
Slave's Husband
- 1927
In Old Kentucky
Highpockets
Appearances6
1970s
- 1975
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
Self (archive footage)
- 1970
1960s
- 1968
Inquiring Nuns
Self
1930s
- 1930
A Tough Winter
Himself