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
Bend of the River
(1952)
Adam
Judge Priest
(1934)
Jeff Poindexter
Full Filmography
Acting
The Mysterious Stranger
(1925)
In Old Kentucky
(1927)
Highpockets
The Devil's Skipper
(1928)
Slave's Husband
The Tragedy of Youth
(1928)
Porter
Salute
(1929)
Smoke Screen
Fox Movietone Follies of 1929
(1929)
Swifty
Show Boat
(1929)
Joe
Hearts in Dixie
(1929)
Gummy
Thru Different Eyes
(1929)
Janitor
Big Time
(1929)
Eli
The Ghost Talks
(1929)
Christopher Lee
The Big Fight
(1930)
Spot
Swing High
(1930)
Sam
Cameo Kirby
(1930)
Croup
Face of Desire
(1930)
A Tough Winter
(1930)
Himself
Wild Horse
(1931)
Stepin
The Galloping Ghost
(1931)
Baxter College Locker Room Attendant
The Prodigal
(1931)
Hokey
Neck and Neck
(1931)
The Hustler
Slow Poke
(1933)
Stepin
Judge Priest
(1934)
Jeff Poindexter
David Harum
(1934)
Sylvester Swifty
The World Moves On
(1934)
Dixie
Marie Galante
(1934)
Waiter in Pacific Gardens
Stand Up and Cheer!
(1934)
Stepin Fetchit
Carolina
(1934)
Scipio
Charlie Chan in Egypt
(1935)
Snowshoes
One More Spring
(1935)
Zoo Attendant
Steamboat Round the Bend
(1935)
Jonah
The Virginia Judge
(1935)
Spasm Johnson
Hot Tip
(1935)
Cook
Helldorado
(1935)
Ulysses
Dimples
(1936)
Cicero
36 Hours to Kill
(1936)
Flash - Pullman Porter
On the Avenue
(1937)
Herman
Love Is News
(1937)
Penrod
Fifty Roads to Town
(1937)
Percy
His Exciting Night
(1938)
Casper
Zenobia
(1939)
Zero
Thru Different Eyes
(1942)
Janitor
Big Timers
(1945)
Miracle in Harlem
(1948)
'Swifty', the Handyman
Bend of the River
(1952)
Adam
The Sun Shines Bright
(1953)
Jeff Poindexter
Inquiring Nuns
(1968)
Self
a.k.a. Cassius Clay
(1970)
Himself
Cutter
(1972)
Shoeshine Man
Amazing Grace
(1974)
Cousin Lincoln
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
(1975)
Self (archive footage)
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
(1976)
Dancing Butler