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 (59 titles)
3.0ShowHollywood Black
Self (archive footage) · 2024
4.4MovieWon Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
Dancing Butler · 1976
6.3MovieBrother, Can You Spare a Dime?
Self (archive footage) · 1975
6.8MovieAmazing Grace
Cousin Lincoln · 1974
9.0MovieCutter
Shoeshine Man · 1972
7.3Moviea.k.a. Cassius Clay
Self · 1970
8.0MovieInquiring Nuns
Self · 1968
7.5ShowTonight Starring Jack Paar
Self · 1957
6.6MovieThe Sun Shines Bright
Jeff Poindexter · 1953
7.0MovieBend of the River
Adam · 1952
7.0MovieHarlem Follies of 1949
1950
7.5MovieMiracle in Harlem
'Swifty', the Handyman · 1948
MovieI Ain’t Gonna Open That Door
Richard · 1947
Broadway and Main
Janitor · 1946
10.0MovieBaby Don't Go Away from Me
1946
5.0MovieBig Timers
1945
8.0MovieThru Different Eyes
Janitor · 1942
5.0MovieZenobia
Zero · 1939
His Exciting Night
Casper · 1938
10.0MovieFifty Roads to Town
Percy · 1937
6.3MovieLove Is News
Penrod · 1937
7.2MovieOn the Avenue
Herman · 1937
6.6MovieDimples
Cicero · 1936
6.1Movie36 Hours to Kill
Flash - Pullman Porter · 1936