Stepin Fetchit
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
Self
Inquiring Nuns
La fuerza del querer
Jeff Poindexter
Judge Priest
Cicero
Dimples
Slave's Husband
The Devil's Skipper
Snowshoes
Charlie Chan in Egypt
Scipio
Carolina
Highpockets
In Old Kentucky
Porter
The Tragedy of Youth
Flash - Pullman Porter
36 Hours to Kill
Adam
Bend of the River
The Hustler
Neck and Neck
Janitor
Thru Different Eyes
Cousin Lincoln
Amazing Grace
Himself
a.k.a. Cassius Clay
Ulysses
Helldorado
Jeff Poindexter
The Sun Shines Bright
Smoke Screen
Salute
Stepin
Wild Horse
Baxter College Locker Room Attendant
The Galloping Ghost
'Swifty', the Handyman
Miracle in Harlem
Sylvester
David Harum
Spot
The Big Fight
Big Timers
Gummy
Hearts in Dixie
Sam
Swing High
Swifty
Fox Movietone Follies of 1929
The Mysterious Stranger
Zero
Zenobia
Zoo Attendant
One More Spring
Joe
Show Boat
Shoeshine Man
Cutter
Herman
On the Avenue
Hokey
The Prodigal
Himself
A Tough Winter
Dixie
The World Moves On
Casper
His Exciting Night
Penrod
Love Is News
Baby Don't Go Away from Me
Harlem Follies of 1949
Jonah
Steamboat Round the Bend
Janitor
Thru Different Eyes
Self (archive footage)
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
Croup
Cameo Kirby
Waiter in Pacific Gardens
Marie Galante
Stepin Fetchit
Stand Up and Cheer!
Percy
Fifty Roads to Town
Spasm Johnson
The Virginia Judge
Cook
Hot Tip
Eli
Big Time
Stepin
Slow Poke
Christopher Lee
The Ghost Talks
Dancing Butler
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
Janitor
Broadway and Main
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
54
Gender
Male
Birthday
1902-05-30
Place of Birth
Key West, Florida, USA
Also Known As
Lincoln Theodore Monroe Andrew Perry