Stepin Fetchit

Born: 1902-05-30, Key West, Florida, USA

Died: 1985-11-19

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.

Filmography

• Carolina (1934)
• Zenobia (1939)
• Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood (1976)
• Bend of the River (1952)
• Stand Up and Cheer! (1934)
• Big Timers (1945)
• Nameless Men (1928)
• The Sun Shines Bright (1953)
• Love Is News (1937)
• Judge Priest (1934)
• The Big Fight (1930)
• Marie Galante (1934)
• Salute (1929)
• Wild Horse (1931)
• On the Avenue (1937)
• 36 Hours to Kill (1936)
• Fifty Roads to Town (1937)
• Thru Different Eyes (1942)
• Hot Tip (1935)
• Dimples (1936)
• Charlie Chan in Egypt (1935)
• Miracle in Harlem (1948)
• The World Moves On (1934)
• One More Spring (1935)
• Helldorado (1935)
• Neck and Neck (1931)
• Steamboat Round the Bend (1935)
• The Devil's Skipper (1928)
• I Ain’t Gonna Open That Door (1947)
• The Tragedy of Youth (1928)