Stepin Fetchit

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

Hollywood Black

Bend of the River

Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood

Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?

The World Moves On

Zenobia

Love Is News

On the Avenue

All Movies (57)

• Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood1976 · as Dancing Butler
• Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?1975 · as Self (archive footage)
• Amazing Grace1974 · as Cousin Lincoln
• Cutter1972 · as Shoeshine Man
• a.k.a. Cassius Clay1970 · as Self
• Inquiring Nuns1968 · as Self
• The Sun Shines Bright1953 · as Jeff Poindexter
• Bend of the River1952 · as Adam
• Harlem Follies of 19491950
• Miracle in Harlem1948 · as 'Swifty', the Handyman
• I Ain’t Gonna Open That Door1947 · as Richard
• Broadway and Main1946 · as Janitor
• Baby Don't Go Away from Me1946
• Big Timers1945
• Thru Different Eyes1942 · as Janitor
• Zenobia1939 · as Zero
• His Exciting Night1938 · as Casper
• Fifty Roads to Town1937 · as Percy
• Love Is News1937 · as Penrod
• On the Avenue1937 · as Herman
• Dimples1936 · as Cicero
• 36 Hours to Kill1936 · as Flash - Pullman Porter
• The Virginia Judge1935 · as Spasm Johnson
• Steamboat Round the Bend1935 · as Jonah
• Hot Tip1935 · as Cook
• Charlie Chan in Egypt1935 · as Snowshoes
• One More Spring1935 · as Zoo Attendant
• Helldorado1935 · as Ulysses
• Marie Galante1934 · as Waiter in Pacific Gardens
• Judge Priest1934 · as Jeff Poindexter
• The World Moves On1934 · as Dixie
• Stand Up and Cheer!1934 · as Stepin Fetchit
• David Harum1934 · as Sylvester
• Carolina1934 · as Scipio
• Slow Poke1933 · as Stepin
• Neck and Neck1931 · as The Hustler
• The Galloping Ghost1931 · as Baxter College Locker Room Attendant
• Wild Horse1931 · as Stepin
• The Prodigal1931 · as Hokey
• Temps d'Hiver1930 · as Stepin
• Face of Desire1930
• A Tough Winter1930 · as Himself
• Swing High1930 · as Sam
• The Big Fight1930 · as Spot
• Cameo Kirby1930 · as Croup
• Big Time1929 · as Eli
• Salute1929 · as Smoke Screen
• Show Boat1929 · as Joe
• Fox Movietone Follies of 19291929 · as Swifty
• Thru Different Eyes1929 · as Janitor
• The Ghost Talks1929 · as Christopher Lee
• Hearts in Dixie1929 · as Gummy
• The Tragedy of Youth1928 · as Porter
• Nameless Men1928
• The Devil's Skipper1928 · as Slave's Husband
• In Old Kentucky1927 · as Highpockets
• The Mysterious Stranger1925

All TV Shows (2)

• Hollywood Black2024 · as Self (archive footage)
• Tonight Starring Jack Paar1957 · as Self