Stepin Fetchit
Known for Acting
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
Bend of the River
1952
as Adam
Helldorado
1935
as Ulysses
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
1976
as Dancing Butler
Amazing Grace
1974
as Cousin Lincoln
Zenobia
1939
as Zero
Salute
1929
as Smoke Screen
The Sun Shines Bright
1953
as Jeff Poindexter
David Harum
1934
as Sylvester
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
1975
as Self (archive footage)
The Big Fight
1930
as Spot
Love Is News
1937
as Penrod
Swing High
1930
as Sam
Dimples
1936
as Cicero
Judge Priest
1934
as Jeff Poindexter
Charlie Chan in Egypt
1935
as Snowshoes
Hot Tip
1935
as Cook
The Prodigal
1931
as Hokey
Show Boat
1929
as Joe
The World Moves On
1934
as Dixie
Wild Horse
1931
as Stepin