Stepin Fetchit
Known for: Acting
Born: May 30, 1902
Died: November 19, 1985
Place of birth: Key West, Florida, USA
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.
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Filmography
57 movies · 2 TV shows, newest first
3.0
Hollywood Black
2024
4.4
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
1976
6.3
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
1975
6.8
Amazing Grace
1974
9.0
Cutter
1972
7.3
a.k.a. Cassius Clay
1970
8.0
Inquiring Nuns
19687.5
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
1957
6.6
The Sun Shines Bright
1953
7.0
Bend of the River
1952
7.0
Harlem Follies of 1949
1950
7.5
Miracle in Harlem
1948
NR
I Ain’t Gonna Open That Door
1947NR
Broadway and Main
1946
10.0
Baby Don't Go Away from Me
1946
5.0
Big Timers
1945
8.0
Thru Different Eyes
1942
5.0
Zenobia
19394.3
His Exciting Night
1938
10.0
Fifty Roads to Town
1937
6.3
Love Is News
1937
7.2
On the Avenue
1937
6.6
Dimples
1936
6.1
36 Hours to Kill
1936
10.0
The Virginia Judge
1935
7.5
Steamboat Round the Bend
1935
7.0
Hot Tip
1935
6.9
Charlie Chan in Egypt
1935
6.2
One More Spring
1935
9.0
Helldorado
1935
4.9
Marie Galante
1934
6.4
Judge Priest
1934
5.9
The World Moves On
1934
5.3
Stand Up and Cheer!
1934
7.5
David Harum
1934
6.7
Carolina
19347.0
Slow Poke
1933
7.0
Neck and Neck
1931
4.7
The Galloping Ghost
1931
6.2
Wild Horse
1931
4.0
The Prodigal
1931NR
Temps d'Hiver
19307.0
Face of Desire
1930
5.8
A Tough Winter
1930
7.7
Swing High
1930
4.5
The Big Fight
1930
8.0
Cameo Kirby
1930
7.5
Big Time
1929
5.8
Salute
1929
4.3
Fox Movietone Follies of 1929
1929
8.0
Thru Different Eyes
1929
6.8
Show Boat
1929
10.0
The Ghost Talks
1929
5.0
Hearts in Dixie
1929
3.0
The Tragedy of Youth
1928
10.0
Nameless Men
1928
10.0
The Devil's Skipper
1928
10.0
In Old Kentucky
19279.0
The Mysterious Stranger
1925