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