Stepin Fetchit
Actor/Actriz
50
Movies
1
TV Shows
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.
As Actor/Actress
Hollywood Black
Self (archive footage)
Hot Tip
Cook
Judge Priest
Jeff Poindexter
Wild Horse
Stepin
Zenobia
Zero
La alegría de vivir
Stepin Fetchit
Show Boat
Joe
Tierra y esperanza
Adam
Cutter
Shoeshine Man
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
Dancing Butler
Marie Galante
Waiter in Pacific Gardens
Salute
Smoke Screen
Pimpollo
Cicero
Amazing Grace
Cousin Lincoln
Helldorado
Ulysses
Fifty Roads to Town
Percy
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
Self (archive footage)
David Harum
Sylvester
Miracle in Harlem
'Swifty', the Handyman
One More Spring
Zoo Attendant
Love Is News
Penrod
Thru Different Eyes
Janitor
The Sun Shines Bright
Jeff Poindexter
Steamboat Round the Bend
Jonah
The Big Fight
Spot
Carolina
Scipio
a.k.a. Cassius Clay
Self
The World Moves On
Dixie
Swing High
Sam
On the Avenue
Herman