Acting · Key West, Florida, USA · Born May 30, 1902
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.
TVHollywood Black
2024
as Self (archive footage)
MovieWon Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
1976
as Dancing Butler
MovieBrother, Can You Spare a Dime?
1975
as Self (archive footage)
MovieAmazing Grace
1974
as Cousin Lincoln
MovieCutter
1972
as Shoeshine Man
Moviea.k.a. Cassius Clay
1970
as Self
MovieInquiring Nuns
1968
as Self
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
1957
as Self
MovieThe Sun Shines Bright
1953
as Jeff Poindexter
MovieBend of the River
1952
as Adam
MovieHarlem Follies of 1949
1950
MovieMiracle in Harlem
1948
as 'Swifty', the Handyman
MovieI Ain’t Gonna Open That Door
1947
as Richard
Broadway and Main
1946
as Janitor
MovieBaby Don't Go Away from Me
1946
MovieBig Timers
1945
MovieThru Different Eyes
1942
as Janitor
MovieZenobia
1939
as Zero
His Exciting Night
1938
as Casper
MovieFifty Roads to Town
1937
as Percy
MovieLove Is News
1937
as Penrod
MovieOn the Avenue
1937
as Herman
MovieDimples
1936
as Cicero
Movie36 Hours to Kill
1936
as Flash - Pullman Porter
MovieThe Virginia Judge
1935
as Spasm Johnson
MovieSteamboat Round the Bend
1935
as Jonah
MovieHot Tip
1935
as Cook
MovieCharlie Chan in Egypt
1935
as Snowshoes
MovieOne More Spring
1935
as Zoo Attendant
MovieHelldorado
1935
as Ulysses
MovieMarie Galante
1934
as Waiter in Pacific Gardens
MovieJudge Priest
1934
as Jeff Poindexter
MovieThe World Moves On
1934
as Dixie
MovieStand Up and Cheer!
1934
as Stepin Fetchit
MovieDavid Harum
1934
as Sylvester
MovieCarolina
1934
as Scipio
Slow Poke
1933
as Stepin
MovieNeck and Neck
1931
as The Hustler
MovieThe Galloping Ghost
1931
as Baxter College Locker Room Attendant
MovieWild Horse
1931
as Stepin
MovieThe Prodigal
1931
as Hokey
Temps d'Hiver
1930
as Stepin
Face of Desire
1930
MovieA Tough Winter
1930
as Himself
MovieSwing High
1930
as Sam
MovieThe Big Fight
1930
as Spot
MovieCameo Kirby
1930
as Croup
MovieBig Time
1929
as Eli
MovieSalute
1929
as Smoke Screen
MovieShow Boat
1929
as Joe
MovieFox Movietone Follies of 1929
1929
as Swifty
MovieThru Different Eyes
1929
as Janitor
MovieThe Ghost Talks
1929
as Christopher Lee
MovieHearts in Dixie
1929
as Gummy
MovieThe Tragedy of Youth
1928
as Porter
Nameless Men
1928
MovieThe Devil's Skipper
1928
as Slave's Husband
MovieIn Old Kentucky
1927
as Highpockets
The Mysterious Stranger
1925
