
Actor
Stepin Fetchit
Born 1902 · Key West, Florida, USA
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.
Acting

Bend of the River
Adam · 1952

The Sun Shines Bright
Jeff Poindexter · 1953

Charlie Chan in Egypt
Snowshoes · 1935

Steamboat Round the Bend
Jonah · 1935

Judge Priest
Jeff Poindexter · 1934

Fifty Roads to Town
Percy · 1937

The Devil's Skipper
Slave's Husband · 1928

In Old Kentucky
Highpockets · 1927

The Ghost Talks
Christopher Lee · 1929

The Virginia Judge
Spasm Johnson · 1935

Dimples
Cicero · 1936

Hollywood Black
Self (archive footage) · 2024

Cutter
Shoeshine Man · 1972

Helldorado
Ulysses · 1935
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Self · 1957

Swing High
Sam · 1930

Amazing Grace
Cousin Lincoln · 1974

On the Avenue
Herman · 1937

The World Moves On
Dixie · 1934

Miracle in Harlem
'Swifty', the Handyman · 1948

Cameo Kirby
Croup · 1930

Thru Different Eyes
Janitor · 1929

Thru Different Eyes
Janitor · 1942

Inquiring Nuns
Self · 1968