Stepin Fetchit
Acting
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.
As actor 59
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
1957
Hollywood Black
2024
Love Is News
1937
Bend of the River
1952
Carolina
1934
Judge Priest
1934
The Sun Shines Bright
1953
Zenobia
1939
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
1976
The Big Fight
1930
36 Hours to Kill
1936
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
1975
Salute
1929
Helldorado
1935
Big Time
1929
Nameless Men
1928
Big Timers
1945
Amazing Grace
1974
The Devil's Skipper
1928
Stand Up and Cheer!
1934
Inquiring Nuns
1968
Show Boat
1929
One More Spring
1935
In Old Kentucky
1927
David Harum
1934
Marie Galante
1934
The Galloping Ghost
1931
Thru Different Eyes
1942
Steamboat Round the Bend
1935
Hot Tip
1935
Charlie Chan in Egypt
1935
The Tragedy of Youth
1928
Dimples
1936
Thru Different Eyes
1929
Neck and Neck
1931
Wild Horse
1931
Fox Movietone Follies of 1929
1929
The Ghost Talks
1929
Fifty Roads to Town
1937
a.k.a. Cassius Clay
1970
The Prodigal
1931
On the Avenue
1937
Slow Poke
1933
Miracle in Harlem
1948
A Tough Winter
1930
Baby Don't Go Away from Me
1946
The World Moves On
1934
I Ain’t Gonna Open That Door
1947
The Virginia Judge
1935
Cutter
1972
Swing High
1930
The Mysterious Stranger
1925
Broadway and Main
1946
Hearts in Dixie
1929
Cameo Kirby
1930
His Exciting Night
1938
Temps d'Hiver
1930
Face of Desire
1930
Harlem Follies of 1949
1950