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.
Movies 57
Bend of the River
as Adam
1952
The Sun Shines Bright
as Jeff Poindexter
1953
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
as Dancing Butler
1976
Stand Up and Cheer!
as Stepin Fetchit
1934
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
as Self (archive footage)
1975
Zenobia
as Zero
1939
Charlie Chan in Egypt
as Snowshoes
1935
Steamboat Round the Bend
as Jonah
1935
a.k.a. Cassius Clay
as Self
1970
Carolina
as Scipio
1934
Judge Priest
as Jeff Poindexter
1934
Love Is News
as Penrod
1937
Thru Different Eyes
as Janitor
1929
The World Moves On
as Dixie
1934
Hot Tip
as Cook
1935
Salute
as Smoke Screen
1929
Amazing Grace
as Cousin Lincoln
1974
Fifty Roads to Town
as Percy
1937
Marie Galante
as Waiter in Pacific Gardens
1934
The Galloping Ghost
as Baxter College Locker Room Attendant
1931
Big Time
as Eli
1929
Dimples
as Cicero
1936
On the Avenue
as Herman
1937
The Tragedy of Youth
as Porter
1928
David Harum
as Sylvester
1934
Thru Different Eyes
as Janitor
1942
36 Hours to Kill
as Flash - Pullman Porter
1936
Cutter
as Shoeshine Man
1972
Face of Desire
1930
Fox Movietone Follies of 1929
as Swifty
1929
One More Spring
as Zoo Attendant
1935
Nameless Men
1928
The Devil's Skipper
as Slave's Husband
1928
Swing High
as Sam
1930
Show Boat
as Joe
1929
The Prodigal
as Hokey
1931
Neck and Neck
as The Hustler
1931
Baby Don't Go Away from Me
1946
The Big Fight
as Spot
1930
Big Timers
1945
The Virginia Judge
as Spasm Johnson
1935
Miracle in Harlem
as 'Swifty', the Handyman
1948
His Exciting Night
as Casper
1938
I Ain’t Gonna Open That Door
as Richard
1947
Wild Horse
as Stepin
1931
The Ghost Talks
as Christopher Lee
1929
Harlem Follies of 1949
1950
In Old Kentucky
as Highpockets
1927
Helldorado
as Ulysses
1935
Hearts in Dixie
as Gummy
1929
Slow Poke
as Stepin
1933
Temps d'Hiver
as Stepin
1930
Cameo Kirby
as Croup
1930
Inquiring Nuns
as Self
1968
A Tough Winter
as Himself
1930
The Mysterious Stranger
1925
Broadway and Main
as Janitor
1946
