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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.
The roles that explain the career.
23 credits across 2 departments.
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Amazing Grace | Cousin Lincoln | Film |
| 1970 | a.k.a. Cassius Clay | Self | Film |
| 1953 | The Sun Shines Bright | Jeff Poindexter | Film |
| 1952 | Bend of the River | Adam | Film |
| 1948 | Miracle in Harlem | 'Swifty', the Handyman | Film |
| 1945 | Big Timers | Film | |
| 1939 | Zenobia | Zero | Film |
| 1937 | Love Is News | Penrod | Film |
| 1937 | On the Avenue | Herman | Film |
| 1936 | 36 Hours to Kill | Flash - Pullman Porter | Film |
| 1936 | Dimples | Cicero | Film |
| 1935 | One More Spring | Zoo Attendant | Film |
| 1935 | The Virginia Judge | Spasm Johnson | Film |
| 1935 | Steamboat Round the Bend | Jonah | Film |
| 1935 | Charlie Chan in Egypt | Snowshoes | Film |
| 1934 | The World Moves On | Dixie | Film |
| 1934 | Judge Priest | Jeff Poindexter | Film |
| 1934 | Stand Up and Cheer! | Stepin Fetchit | Film |
| 1934 | Marie Galante | Waiter in Pacific Gardens | Film |
| 1931 | Wild Horse | Stepin | Film |
| 1931 | The Galloping Ghost | Baxter College Locker Room Attendant | Film |
| 1930 | A Tough Winter | Himself | Film |
| 1929 | Salute | Smoke Screen | Film |
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