Stepin Fetchit
from Key West, Florida, USA
from 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.
Dancing Butler
Self (archive footage)
Cousin Lincoln
Shoeshine Man
Self
Self
Jeff Poindexter
Adam
(Unknown)
'Swifty', the Handyman
Richard
(Unknown)
Broadway and Main
Janitor
(Unknown)
Janitor
Zero
His Exciting Night
Casper
Herman
Penrod
Percy
Flash - Pullman Porter
Cicero
Ulysses
Zoo Attendant
Snowshoes
Cook
Jonah
Spasm Johnson
Scipio
Sylvester
Stepin Fetchit
Dixie
Jeff Poindexter
Waiter in Pacific Gardens
Slow Poke
Stepin
Hokey
Stepin
Baxter College Locker Room Attendant
The Hustler
Croup
Spot
Sam
Face of Desire
(Unknown)
Himself
Temps d'Hiver
Stepin
Gummy
Christopher Lee
Joe
Janitor
Swifty
Smoke Screen
Eli
Slave's Husband
(Unknown)
Porter
Highpockets
The Mysterious Stranger
(Unknown)