1902-05-30 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.
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Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood | Dancing Butler | 1976-07-26 |
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Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? | Self (archive footage) | 1975-08-06 |
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Amazing Grace | Cousin Lincoln | 1974-08-30 |
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Cutter | Shoeshine Man | 1972-01-26 |
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a.k.a. Cassius Clay | Himself | 1970-11-03 |
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Inquiring Nuns | Self | 1968-11-01 |
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The Sun Shines Bright | Jeff Poindexter | 1953-05-02 |
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Bend of the River | Adam | 1952-01-23 |
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Miracle in Harlem | 'Swifty', the Handyman | 1948-11-29 |
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Big Timers | 1945-01-02 | |
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Thru Different Eyes | Janitor | 1942-06-19 |
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Zenobia | Zero | 1939-04-21 |
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His Exciting Night | Casper | 1938-11-11 |
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On the Avenue | Herman | 1937-02-12 |
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Fifty Roads to Town | Percy | 1937-06-03 |
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Love Is News | Penrod | 1937-02-26 |
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Dimples | Cicero | 1936-10-09 |
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36 Hours to Kill | Flash - Pullman Porter | 1936-07-24 |
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The Virginia Judge | Spasm Johnson | 1935-09-17 |
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Charlie Chan in Egypt | Snowshoes | 1935-06-04 |
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Steamboat Round the Bend | Jonah | 1935-09-06 |
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One More Spring | Zoo Attendant | 1935-02-15 |
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Helldorado | Ulysses | 1935-01-05 |
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Hot Tip | Cook | 1935-08-20 |
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David Harum | Sylvester Swifty | 1934-03-02 |
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Marie Galante | Waiter in Pacific Gardens | 1934-10-25 |
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Stand Up and Cheer! | Stepin Fetchit | 1934-05-04 |
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Judge Priest | Jeff Poindexter | 1934-09-15 |
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The World Moves On | Dixie | 1934-06-27 |
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Carolina | Scipio | 1934-02-02 |
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Slow Poke | Stepin | 1933-09-22 |
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The Prodigal | Hokey | 1931-02-21 |
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Neck and Neck | The Hustler | 1931-11-04 |
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Wild Horse | Stepin | 1931-08-02 |
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The Galloping Ghost | Baxter College Locker Room Attendant | 1931-09-01 |
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A Tough Winter | Himself | 1930-06-21 |
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Swing High | Sam | 1930-05-18 |
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La fuerza del querer | 1930-06-21 | |
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Cameo Kirby | Croup | 1930-01-12 |
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The Big Fight | Spot | 1930-05-11 |
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Hearts in Dixie | Gummy | 1929-01-02 |
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Show Boat | Joe | 1929-07-27 |
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Fox Movietone Follies of 1929 | Swifty | 1929-05-25 |
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Salute | Smoke Screen | 1929-09-01 |
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Thru Different Eyes | Janitor | 1929-04-13 |
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Big Time | Eli | 1929-09-07 |
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The Ghost Talks | Christopher Lee | 1929-02-24 |
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The Tragedy of Youth | Porter | 1928-03-01 |
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The Devil's Skipper | Slave's Husband | 1928-02-01 |
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In Old Kentucky | Highpockets | 1927-11-20 |
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The Mysterious Stranger | 1925-07-05 |
