Stepin Fetchit
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....
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....
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Cast Credits
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
as Dancing Butler
Amazing Grace
as Cousin Lincoln
Cutter
as Shoeshine Man
The Sun Shines Bright
as Jeff Poindexter
Bend of the River
as Adam
Miracle in Harlem
as 'Swifty', the Handyman
Broadway and Main
as Janitor
Thru Different Eyes
as Janitor
Zenobia
as Zero
His Exciting Night
as Casper
Fifty Roads to Town
as Percy
Love Is News
as Penrod
On the Avenue
as Herman
Dimples
as Cicero
36 Hours to Kill
as Flash - Pullman Porter
The Virginia Judge
as Spasm Johnson
Steamboat Round the Bend
as Jonah
Hot Tip
as Cook
Charlie Chan in Egypt
as Snowshoes
One More Spring
as Zoo Attendant
Helldorado
as Ulysses
Marie Galante
as Waiter in Pacific Gardens
Judge Priest
as Jeff Poindexter
The World Moves On
as Dixie
Stand Up and Cheer!
as Stepin Fetchit
David Harum
as Sylvester
Carolina
as Scipio