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
Top 40 Movies
David Harum
1934
Swing High
1930
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
1976
Judge Priest
1934
On the Avenue
1937
The Galloping Ghost
1931
Cameo Kirby
1930
Hot Tip
1935
Amazing Grace
1974
Bend of the River
1952
Carolina
1934
The World Moves On
1934
Zenobia
1939
Charlie Chan in Egypt
1935
Salute
1929
36 Hours to Kill
1936
The Sun Shines Bright
1953
Steamboat Round the Bend
1935
Stand Up and Cheer!
1934
Dimples
1936
Marie Galante
1934
Hearts in Dixie
1929
Thru Different Eyes
1929
Love Is News
1937
Wild Horse
1931
Big Time
1929
Show Boat
1929
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
1975
One More Spring
1935
Helldorado
1935
The Devil's Skipper
1928
Fox Movietone Follies of 1929
1929
The Ghost Talks
1929
Thru Different Eyes
1942
a.k.a. Cassius Clay
1970
The Virginia Judge
1935
Inquiring Nuns
1968
Neck and Neck
1931
Fifty Roads to Town
1937