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 | Self | 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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Harlem Follies of 1949 | 1950-05-07 | |
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Miracle in Harlem | 'Swifty', the Handyman | 1948-11-29 |
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Broadway and Main | Janitor | 1946-11-06 |
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Baby Don't Go Away from Me | 1946-03-02 | |
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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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Fifty Roads to Town | Percy | 1937-06-03 |
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Love Is News | Penrod | 1937-02-26 |
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On the Avenue | Herman | 1937-02-12 |
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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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Hot Tip | Cook | 1935-08-20 |
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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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Helldorado | Ulysses | 1935-01-05 |
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One More Spring | Zoo Attendant | 1935-02-15 |
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Stand Up and Cheer! | Stepin Fetchit | 1934-05-04 |
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The World Moves On | Dixie | 1934-06-27 |
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David Harum | Sylvester | 1934-03-02 |
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Marie Galante | Waiter in Pacific Gardens | 1934-10-25 |
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Carolina | Scipio | 1934-02-02 |
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Judge Priest | Jeff Poindexter | 1934-09-15 |
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Slow Poke | Stepin | 1933-09-22 |
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The Galloping Ghost | Baxter College Locker Room Attendant | 1931-09-01 |
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Wild Horse | Stepin | 1931-08-02 |
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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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Cameo Kirby | Croup | 1930-01-12 |
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The Big Fight | Spot | 1930-05-11 |
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La fuerza del querer | 1930-06-21 | |
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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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Temps d'Hiver | Stepin | 1930-12-01 |
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The Ghost Talks | Christopher Lee | 1929-02-24 |
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Big Time | Eli | 1929-09-07 |
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Fox Movietone Follies of 1929 | Swifty | 1929-05-25 |
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Thru Different Eyes | Janitor | 1929-04-13 |
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Hearts in Dixie | Gummy | 1929-01-02 |
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Salute | Smoke Screen | 1929-09-01 |
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Show Boat | Joe | 1929-07-27 |
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The Devil's Skipper | Slave's Husband | 1928-02-01 |
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The Tragedy of Youth | Porter | 1928-03-01 |
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In Old Kentucky | Highpockets | 1927-11-20 |
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The Mysterious Stranger | 1925-07-05 |
