Stepin Fetchit
Known for department: Acting
Birthday: 1902-05-30 – 1985-11-19
Place of birth: Key West, Florida, USA
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
Inquiring Nuns
1968SelfFace of Desire
1930
Judge Priest
1934Jeff Poindexter
Dimples
1936Cicero
The Devil's Skipper
1928Slave's Husband
Charlie Chan in Egypt
1935Snowshoes
Carolina
1934Scipio
In Old Kentucky
1927Highpockets
The Tragedy of Youth
1928Porter
36 Hours to Kill
1936Flash - Pullman Porter
Bend of the River
1952Adam
Neck and Neck
1931The Hustler
Thru Different Eyes
1942Janitor
Amazing Grace
1974Cousin Lincoln
a.k.a. Cassius Clay
1970Self
Helldorado
1935Ulysses
The Sun Shines Bright
1953Jeff Poindexter
Salute
1929Smoke Screen
Wild Horse
1931Stepin