Birthday:
May 30, 1902
Place of Birth: Key West, Florida, USA
Place of Birth: Key West, Florida, USA
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.
Filmography
| Movie | Cast | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Inquiring Nuns | Self | 1968 |
| Face of Desire | 1930 | |
| Judge Priest | Jeff Poindexter | 1934 |
| Dimples | Cicero | 1936 |
| The Devil's Skipper | Slave's Husband | 1928 |
| Charlie Chan in Egypt | Snowshoes | 1935 |
| Carolina | Scipio | 1934 |
| In Old Kentucky | Highpockets | 1927 |
| The Tragedy of Youth | Porter | 1928 |
| 36 Hours to Kill | Flash - Pullman Porter | 1936 |
| Bend of the River | Adam | 1952 |
| Neck and Neck | The Hustler | 1931 |
| Thru Different Eyes | Janitor | 1942 |
| Amazing Grace | Cousin Lincoln | 1974 |
| a.k.a. Cassius Clay | Himself | 1970 |
| Helldorado | Ulysses | 1935 |
| The Sun Shines Bright | Jeff Poindexter | 1953 |
| Salute | Smoke Screen | 1929 |
| Wild Horse | Stepin | 1931 |
| The Galloping Ghost | Baxter College Locker Room Attendant | 1931 |
| Miracle in Harlem | 'Swifty', the Handyman | 1948 |
| David Harum | Sylvester Swifty | 1934 |
| The Big Fight | Spot | 1930 |
| Big Timers | 1945 | |
| Hearts in Dixie | Gummy | 1929 |
| Swing High | Sam | 1930 |
| Fox Movietone Follies of 1929 | Swifty | 1929 |
| The Mysterious Stranger | 1925 | |
| Zenobia | Zero | 1939 |
| One More Spring | Zoo Attendant | 1935 |
| Show Boat | Joe | 1929 |
| Cutter | Shoeshine Man | 1972 |
| On the Avenue | Herman | 1937 |
| The Prodigal | Hokey | 1931 |
| A Tough Winter | Himself | 1930 |
| The World Moves On | Dixie | 1934 |
| His Exciting Night | Casper | 1938 |
| Love Is News | Penrod | 1937 |
| Baby Don't Go Away from Me | 1946 | |
| Harlem Follies of 1949 | 1950 | |
| Steamboat Round the Bend | Jonah | 1935 |
| Thru Different Eyes | Janitor | 1929 |
| Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? | Self (archive footage) | 1975 |
| Cameo Kirby | Croup | 1930 |
| Marie Galante | Waiter in Pacific Gardens | 1934 |
| Stand Up and Cheer! | Stepin Fetchit | 1934 |
| Fifty Roads to Town | Percy | 1937 |
| The Virginia Judge | Spasm Johnson | 1935 |
| Hot Tip | Cook | 1935 |
| Big Time | Eli | 1929 |
| Slow Poke | Stepin | 1933 |
| The Ghost Talks | Christopher Lee | 1929 |
| Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood | Dancing Butler | 1976 |
| Broadway and Main | Janitor | 1946 | Series | Cast | Year |
| Tonight Starring Jack Paar | Self | 1957 |
