Stepin Fetchit
Acting · Born May 30, 1902 · Died Nov 19, 1985 (83) · 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.
Known for
Films
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
19764.4
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
19756.3
Amazing Grace
19746.8
Cutter
19729.0
a.k.a. Cassius Clay
19707.2
Inquiring Nuns
19688.0
The Sun Shines Bright
19536.6
Bend of the River
19527.0
Harlem Follies of 1949
19507.0
Miracle in Harlem
19487.5
I Ain’t Gonna Open That Door
1947
Baby Don't Go Away from Me
194610.0
Big Timers
19455.0
Thru Different Eyes
19428.0
Zenobia
19395.0
Fifty Roads to Town
193710.0
Love Is News
19376.3
On the Avenue
19377.2
Dimples
19366.6
36 Hours to Kill
19366.1
The Virginia Judge
193510.0
Steamboat Round the Bend
19357.5
Hot Tip
19357.0
Charlie Chan in Egypt
19356.9
One More Spring
19356.2
Helldorado
19359.0
Marie Galante
19344.9
Judge Priest
19346.4
The World Moves On
19345.9
Stand Up and Cheer!
19345.3
David Harum
19347.5
Carolina
19346.7
Neck and Neck
19317.0
The Galloping Ghost
19314.7
Wild Horse
19316.2
The Prodigal
19314.0
A Tough Winter
19305.8
Swing High
19307.7
The Big Fight
19304.5
Cameo Kirby
19308.0
Big Time
19297.5
Salute
19295.8
Fox Movietone Follies of 1929
19294.3
Thru Different Eyes
19298.0
Show Boat
19296.8
The Ghost Talks
192910.0
Hearts in Dixie
19295.0
The Tragedy of Youth
19283.0
Nameless Men
192810.0
The Devil's Skipper
192810.0
In Old Kentucky
192710.0