Acting
Stepin Fetchit
Born 1902-05-30
Key West, Florida, USA
Department: Acting
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.
Known For
Prominent works featuring Stepin Fetchit
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Tonight Starring Jack Paar
1957
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Bend of the River
1952
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Hollywood Black
2024
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The Sun Shines Bright
1953
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Judge Priest
1934
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Charlie Chan in Egypt
1935
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Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
1976
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Steamboat Round the Bend
1935
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Dimples
1936
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Zenobia
1939
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Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (59 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Hollywood Black | Self (archive footage) | TV Series | 2024 |
 | Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood | Dancing Butler | Movie | 1976 |
 | Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? | Self (archive footage) | Movie | 1975 |
 | Amazing Grace | Cousin Lincoln | Movie | 1974 |
 | Cutter | Shoeshine Man | Movie | 1972 |
 | a.k.a. Cassius Clay | Self | Movie | 1970 |
 | Inquiring Nuns | Self | Movie | 1968 |
 | Tonight Starring Jack Paar | Self | TV Series | 1957 |
 | The Sun Shines Bright | Jeff Poindexter | Movie | 1953 |
 | Bend of the River | Adam | Movie | 1952 |
 | Harlem Follies of 1949 | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1950 |
 | Miracle in Harlem | 'Swifty', the Handyman | Movie | 1948 |
 | I Ain’t Gonna Open That Door | Richard | Movie | 1947 |
| Broadway and Main | Janitor | Movie | 1946 | |
 | Baby Don't Go Away from Me | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1946 |
 | Big Timers | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1945 |
 | Thru Different Eyes | Janitor | Movie | 1942 |
 | Zenobia | Zero | Movie | 1939 |
| His Exciting Night | Casper | Movie | 1938 | |
 | Fifty Roads to Town | Percy | Movie | 1937 |
 | Love Is News | Penrod | Movie | 1937 |
 | On the Avenue | Herman | Movie | 1937 |
 | Dimples | Cicero | Movie | 1936 |
 | 36 Hours to Kill | Flash - Pullman Porter | Movie | 1936 |
 | The Virginia Judge | Spasm Johnson | Movie | 1935 |
 | Steamboat Round the Bend | Jonah | Movie | 1935 |
 | Hot Tip | Cook | Movie | 1935 |
 | Charlie Chan in Egypt | Snowshoes | Movie | 1935 |
 | One More Spring | Zoo Attendant | Movie | 1935 |
 | Helldorado | Ulysses | Movie | 1935 |
 | Marie Galante | Waiter in Pacific Gardens | Movie | 1934 |
 | Judge Priest | Jeff Poindexter | Movie | 1934 |
 | The World Moves On | Dixie | Movie | 1934 |
 | Stand Up and Cheer! | Stepin Fetchit | Movie | 1934 |
 | David Harum | Sylvester | Movie | 1934 |
 | Carolina | Scipio | Movie | 1934 |
| Slow Poke | Stepin | Movie | 1933 | |
 | Neck and Neck | The Hustler | Movie | 1931 |
 | The Galloping Ghost | Baxter College Locker Room Attendant | Movie | 1931 |
 | Wild Horse | Stepin | Movie | 1931 |
 | The Prodigal | Hokey | Movie | 1931 |
| Temps d'Hiver | Stepin | Movie | 1930 | |
| Face of Desire | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1930 | |
 | A Tough Winter | Himself | Movie | 1930 |
 | Swing High | Sam | Movie | 1930 |
 | The Big Fight | Spot | Movie | 1930 |
 | Cameo Kirby | Croup | Movie | 1930 |
 | Big Time | Eli | Movie | 1929 |
 | Salute | Smoke Screen | Movie | 1929 |
 | Fox Movietone Follies of 1929 | Swifty | Movie | 1929 |
 | Thru Different Eyes | Janitor | Movie | 1929 |
 | Show Boat | Joe | Movie | 1929 |
 | The Ghost Talks | Christopher Lee | Movie | 1929 |
 | Hearts in Dixie | Gummy | Movie | 1929 |
 | The Tragedy of Youth | Porter | Movie | 1928 |
 | Nameless Men | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1928 |
 | The Devil's Skipper | Slave's Husband | Movie | 1928 |
 | In Old Kentucky | Highpockets | Movie | 1927 |
| The Mysterious Stranger | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1925 |