Stepin Fetchit
Known for Acting · 59 credits
- Born
- 1902-05-30
- Died
- 1985-11-19
- Place of birth
- Key West, Florida, USA
- Also known as
- Lincoln Theodore Monroe Andrew Perry
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
TV Shows (2)
Movies (57)
Stand Up and Cheer!
1934
as Stepin Fetchit
Marie Galante
1934
as Waiter in Pacific Gardens
Salute
1929
as Smoke Screen
Bend of the River
1952
as Adam
Hot Tip
1935
as Cook
Cutter
1972
as Shoeshine Man
Zenobia
1939
as Zero
Wild Horse
1931
as Stepin
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
1975
as Self (archive footage)
Judge Priest
1934
as Jeff Poindexter
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
1976
as Dancing Butler
Helldorado
1935
as Ulysses
Amazing Grace
1974
as Cousin Lincoln
Dimples
1936
as Cicero
Fifty Roads to Town
1937
as Percy
David Harum
1934
as Sylvester
The Big Fight
1930
as Spot
The Sun Shines Bright
1953
as Jeff Poindexter
Show Boat
1929
as Joe
Carolina
1934
as Scipio
Love Is News
1937
as Penrod
Steamboat Round the Bend
1935
as Jonah
Thru Different Eyes
1942
as Janitor
The World Moves On
1934
as Dixie
a.k.a. Cassius Clay
1970
as Self
On the Avenue
1937
as Herman
Swing High
1930
as Sam
His Exciting Night
1938
as Casper
One More Spring
1935
as Zoo Attendant
Cameo Kirby
1930
as Croup
Charlie Chan in Egypt
1935
as Snowshoes
The Prodigal
1931
as Hokey
The Tragedy of Youth
1928
as Porter
Miracle in Harlem
1948
as 'Swifty', the Handyman
The Virginia Judge
1935
as Spasm Johnson
Neck and Neck
1931
as The Hustler
36 Hours to Kill
1936
as Flash - Pullman Porter
The Galloping Ghost
1931
as Baxter College Locker Room Attendant
Thru Different Eyes
1929
as Janitor
The Ghost Talks
1929
as Christopher Lee
Big Time
1929
as Eli
The Devil's Skipper
1928
as Slave's Husband
Fox Movietone Follies of 1929
1929
as Swifty
In Old Kentucky
1927
as Highpockets
Hearts in Dixie
1929
as Gummy
Temps d'Hiver
1930
as Stepin
A Tough Winter
1930
as Himself
Nameless Men
1928
Face of Desire
1930
Big Timers
1945
I Ain’t Gonna Open That Door
1947
as Richard
The Mysterious Stranger
1925
Inquiring Nuns
1968
as Self
Harlem Follies of 1949
1950
Baby Don't Go Away from Me
1946
Broadway and Main
1946
as Janitor
Slow Poke
1933
as Stepin
About Stepin Fetchit
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. With 59 credits spanning from 1925 to 2024, Stepin Fetchit has appeared in 57 films and 2 TV shows.
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Most Popular Stepin Fetchit Movies
- Stand Up and Cheer! (1934) — as Stepin Fetchit
- Marie Galante (1934) — as Waiter in Pacific Gardens
- Salute (1929) — as Smoke Screen
- Bend of the River (1952) — as Adam
- Hot Tip (1935) — as Cook
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