Stepin Fetchit
Known for Acting · 59 credits
- Born
- 1902-05-30
- Died
- 1985-11-19
- Place of birth
- Key West, Florida, USA
- Also known as
- Lincoln Theodore Monroe Andrew Perry
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.
Known For
TV Shows (2)
Movies (57)
Wild Horse
1931
as Stepin
Zenobia
1939
as Zero
Hot Tip
1935
as Cook
Judge Priest
1934
as Jeff Poindexter
Stand Up and Cheer!
1934
as Stepin Fetchit
Bend of the River
1952
as Adam
Salute
1929
as Smoke Screen
Show Boat
1929
as Joe
Marie Galante
1934
as Waiter in Pacific Gardens
Cutter
1972
as Shoeshine Man
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
1976
as Dancing Butler
Dimples
1936
as Cicero
Fifty Roads to Town
1937
as Percy
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
1975
as Self (archive footage)
Amazing Grace
1974
as Cousin Lincoln
Helldorado
1935
as Ulysses
David Harum
1934
as Sylvester
The Sun Shines Bright
1953
as Jeff Poindexter
One More Spring
1935
as Zoo Attendant
On the Avenue
1937
as Herman
Steamboat Round the Bend
1935
as Jonah
Carolina
1934
as Scipio
The World Moves On
1934
as Dixie
The Big Fight
1930
as Spot
Love Is News
1937
as Penrod
Charlie Chan in Egypt
1935
as Snowshoes
Miracle in Harlem
1948
as 'Swifty', the Handyman
a.k.a. Cassius Clay
1970
as Self
Thru Different Eyes
1942
as Janitor
36 Hours to Kill
1936
as Flash - Pullman Porter
The Ghost Talks
1929
as Christopher Lee
Swing High
1930
as Sam
Neck and Neck
1931
as The Hustler
His Exciting Night
1938
as Casper
Cameo Kirby
1930
as Croup
The Virginia Judge
1935
as Spasm Johnson
The Tragedy of Youth
1928
as Porter
The Mysterious Stranger
1925
Thru Different Eyes
1929
as Janitor
Fox Movietone Follies of 1929
1929
as Swifty
Big Timers
1945
The Prodigal
1931
as Hokey
In Old Kentucky
1927
as Highpockets
Temps d'Hiver
1930
as Stepin
A Tough Winter
1930
as Himself
The Galloping Ghost
1931
as Baxter College Locker Room Attendant
Big Time
1929
as Eli
Face of Desire
1930
I Ain’t Gonna Open That Door
1947
as Richard
The Devil's Skipper
1928
as Slave's Husband
Nameless Men
1928
Hearts in Dixie
1929
as Gummy
Slow Poke
1933
as Stepin
Inquiring Nuns
1968
as Self
Baby Don't Go Away from Me
1946
Harlem Follies of 1949
1950
Broadway and Main
1946
as Janitor
About 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. However, a newer interpretation of his film persona contends he was ultimately subversive of the status quo. With 59 credits spanning from 1925 to 2024, Stepin Fetchit has appeared in 57 films and 2 TV shows.
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Most Popular Stepin Fetchit Movies
- Wild Horse (1931) — as Stepin
- Zenobia (1939) — as Zero
- Hot Tip (1935) — as Cook
- Judge Priest (1934) — as Jeff Poindexter
- Stand Up and Cheer! (1934) — as Stepin Fetchit
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