Stepin Fetchit
Acting · Born 1902-05-30 · age 83 at death · Key West, Florida, USA
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.
Titles
Bend of the River
The Sun Shines Bright
Judge Priest
Charlie Chan in Egypt
Steamboat Round the Bend
Dimples
The World Moves On
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
Zenobia
Marie Galante
Stand Up and Cheer!
Love Is News
Amazing Grace
36 Hours to Kill
On the Avenue
One More Spring
The Prodigal
Show Boat
Salute
Big Timers
The Big Fight
Swing High
Miracle in Harlem
Hot Tip
Carolina
Wild Horse
Hearts in Dixie
The Galloping Ghost
Fox Movietone Follies of 1929
His Exciting Night
The Tragedy of Youth
David Harum
Big Time
The Devil's Skipper
In Old Kentucky
Baby Don't Go Away from Me
Fifty Roads to Town
The Virginia Judge
The Ghost Talks
Nameless Men
Helldorado
The Mysterious Stranger
Cutter
Thru Different Eyes
Thru Different Eyes
Cameo Kirby
Face of Desire
Neck and Neck
Harlem Follies of 1949
Slow Poke
I Ain’t Gonna Open That Door