Stepin Fetchit
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.
Filmography
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
1976
as Dancing Butler
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
1975
as Self (archive footage)
Amazing Grace
1974
as Cousin Lincoln
Cutter
1972
as Shoeshine Man
a.k.a. Cassius Clay
1970
as Self
Inquiring Nuns
1968
as Self
The Sun Shines Bright
1953
as Jeff Poindexter
Bend of the River
1952
as Adam
Harlem Follies of 1949
1950
Miracle in Harlem
1948
as 'Swifty', the Handyman
I Ain’t Gonna Open That Door
1947
as Richard
- No poster
Broadway and Main
1946
as Janitor
Baby Don't Go Away from Me
1946
Big Timers
1945
Thru Different Eyes
1942
as Janitor
Zenobia
1939
as Zero
- No poster
His Exciting Night
1938
as Casper
Fifty Roads to Town
1937
as Percy
Love Is News
1937
as Penrod
On the Avenue
1937
as Herman
Dimples
1936
as Cicero
36 Hours to Kill
1936
as Flash - Pullman Porter
The Virginia Judge
1935
as Spasm Johnson
Steamboat Round the Bend
1935
as Jonah