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.
Movies
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
Dancing Butler
Amazing Grace
Cousin Lincoln
Cutter
Shoeshine Man
The Sun Shines Bright
Jeff Poindexter
Bend of the River
Adam
Harlem Follies of 1949
Miracle in Harlem
'Swifty', the Handyman
Broadway and Main
Janitor
Baby Don't Go Away from Me
Big Timers
Thru Different Eyes
Janitor
Zenobia
Zero
His Exciting Night
Casper
Fifty Roads to Town
Percy
Love Is News
Penrod
On the Avenue
Herman
Dimples
Cicero
36 Hours to Kill
Flash - Pullman Porter
The Virginia Judge
Spasm Johnson
Steamboat Round the Bend
Jonah
Hot Tip
Cook
Charlie Chan in Egypt
Snowshoes
One More Spring
Zoo Attendant
Helldorado
Ulysses
Marie Galante
Waiter in Pacific Gardens
Judge Priest
Jeff Poindexter
The World Moves On
Dixie
Stand Up and Cheer!
Stepin Fetchit
David Harum
Sylvester
Carolina
Scipio
Slow Poke
Stepin
Neck and Neck
The Hustler
The Galloping Ghost
Baxter College Locker Room Attendant
Wild Horse
Stepin
The Prodigal
Hokey
Temps d'Hiver
Stepin
Face of Desire
Swing High
Sam
The Big Fight
Spot
Cameo Kirby
Croup
Big Time
Eli
Salute
Smoke Screen
Show Boat
Joe
Fox Movietone Follies of 1929
Swifty
Thru Different Eyes
Janitor
The Ghost Talks
Christopher Lee
Hearts in Dixie
Gummy
The Tragedy of Youth
Porter
The Devil's Skipper
Slave's Husband
In Old Kentucky
Highpockets
The Mysterious Stranger