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Stepin Fetchit

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Born

May 30, 1902

Died

November 19, 1985 (age 83)

Place of Birth

Key West, Florida, USA

Also Known As

Lincoln Theodore Monroe Andrew Perry

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.

Filmography

1976FilmWon Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywoodas Dancing Butler 1975FilmBrother, Can You Spare a Dime?as Self (archive footage)1974FilmAmazing Graceas Cousin Lincoln 1972FilmCutteras Shoeshine Man 1970Filma.k.a. Cassius Clayas Self 1968FilmInquiring Nunsas Self 1957TVTonight Starring Jack Paaras Self 1953FilmThe Sun Shines Brightas Jeff Poindexter 1952FilmBend of the Riveras Adam 1950FilmHarlem Follies of 1949 1948FilmMiracle in Harlemas 'Swifty', the Handyman 1946FilmBroadway and Mainas Janitor 1946FilmBaby Don't Go Away from Me 1945FilmBig Timers 1942FilmThru Different Eyesas Janitor 1939FilmZenobiaas Zero 1938FilmHis Exciting Nightas Casper 1937FilmFifty Roads to Townas Percy 1937FilmLove Is Newsas Penrod 1937FilmOn the Avenueas Herman 1936FilmDimplesas Cicero 1936Film36 Hours to Killas Flash - Pullman Porter 1935FilmThe Virginia Judgeas Spasm Johnson 1935FilmSteamboat Round the Bendas Jonah 1935FilmHot Tipas Cook 1935FilmCharlie Chan in Egyptas Snowshoes 1935FilmOne More Springas Zoo Attendant 1935FilmHelldoradoas Ulysses 1934FilmMarie Galanteas Waiter in Pacific Gardens 1934FilmJudge Priestas Jeff Poindexter 1934FilmThe World Moves Onas Dixie 1934FilmStand Up and Cheer!as Stepin Fetchit 1934FilmDavid Harumas Sylvester 1934FilmCarolinaas Scipio 1933FilmSlow Pokeas Stepin 1931FilmNeck and Neckas The Hustler 1931FilmThe Galloping Ghostas Baxter College Locker Room Attendant 1931FilmWild Horseas Stepin 1931FilmThe Prodigalas Hokey 1930FilmTemps d'Hiveras Stepin 1930FilmFace of Desire 1930FilmA Tough Winteras Himself 1930FilmSwing Highas Sam 1930FilmThe Big Fightas Spot 1930FilmCameo Kirbyas Croup 1929FilmBig Timeas Eli 1929FilmSaluteas Smoke Screen 1929FilmShow Boatas Joe 1929FilmFox Movietone Follies of 1929as Swifty 1929FilmThru Different Eyesas Janitor 1929FilmThe Ghost Talksas Christopher Lee 1929FilmHearts in Dixieas Gummy 1928FilmThe Tragedy of Youthas Porter 1928FilmThe Devil's Skipperas Slave's Husband 1927FilmIn Old Kentuckyas Highpockets 1925FilmThe Mysterious Stranger