Stepin Fetchit
Known for: Acting
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
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Self
1957
Series
Hollywood Black
Self (archive footage)
2024
Film
Bend of the River
Adam
1952
Film
Carolina
Scipio
1934
Film
Stand Up and Cheer!
Stepin Fetchit
1934
Film
Thru Different Eyes
Janitor
1942
Film
The Sun Shines Bright
Jeff Poindexter
1953
Film
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
Self (archive footage)
1975
Film
Zenobia
Zero
1939
Film
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
Dancing Butler
1976
Film
Big Time
Eli
1929
Film
Hot Tip
Cook
1935
Film
Love Is News
Penrod
1937
Film
Salute
Smoke Screen
1929
Nameless Men
1928
Film
Miracle in Harlem
'Swifty', the Handyman
1948
Film
The Big Fight
Spot
1930
Film
Big Timers
1945
Film
Charlie Chan in Egypt
Snowshoes
1935
Film
Steamboat Round the Bend
Jonah
1935
Film
Judge Priest
Jeff Poindexter
1934
Film
Amazing Grace
Cousin Lincoln
1974
Film
Inquiring Nuns
Self
1968
Film
36 Hours to Kill
Flash - Pullman Porter
1936
Film
Marie Galante
Waiter in Pacific Gardens
1934
Film
One More Spring
Zoo Attendant
1935
Film
In Old Kentucky
Highpockets
1927
Film
Fox Movietone Follies of 1929
Swifty
1929
Film
Fifty Roads to Town
Percy
1937
Film
The World Moves On
Dixie
1934
Film
The Galloping Ghost
Baxter College Locker Room Attendant
1931
Film
Thru Different Eyes
Janitor
1929
Film
Helldorado
Ulysses
1935
Film
David Harum
Sylvester
1934
Slow Poke
Stepin
1933
Film
Show Boat
Joe
1929
Film
The Ghost Talks
Christopher Lee
1929
Film
On the Avenue
Herman
1937
Film
Dimples
Cicero
1936
Film
Swing High
Sam
1930
Film
a.k.a. Cassius Clay
Self
1970
Film
Cutter
Shoeshine Man
1972
Film
Wild Horse
Stepin
1931
Film
Baby Don't Go Away from Me
1946
Film
Neck and Neck
The Hustler
1931
Film
The Devil's Skipper
Slave's Husband
1928
Film
Cameo Kirby
Croup
1930
Film
The Virginia Judge
Spasm Johnson
1935
His Exciting Night
Casper
1938
Film
I Ain’t Gonna Open That Door
Richard
1947
Broadway and Main
Janitor
1946
Film
Hearts in Dixie
Gummy
1929
Film
A Tough Winter
Himself
1930
Film
The Prodigal
Hokey
1931
Film
The Tragedy of Youth
Porter
1928
Face of Desire
1930
The Mysterious Stranger
1925
Temps d'Hiver
Stepin
1930
Film
Harlem Follies of 1949
1950