Stepin Fetchit
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- May 30, 1902
- Place of birth
- Key West, Florida, USA
- Died
- November 19, 1985
Biography
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.
Movies with Stepin Fetchit
- Bend of the River 1952 · ★ 7.0
- The Sun Shines Bright 1953 · ★ 6.6
- Judge Priest 1934 · ★ 6.4
- Charlie Chan in Egypt 1935 · ★ 6.9
- Dimples 1936 · ★ 6.6
- Steamboat Round the Bend 1935 · ★ 7.5
- Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood 1976 · ★ 4.4
- The World Moves On 1934 · ★ 5.9
- Zenobia 1939 · ★ 5.0
- Marie Galante 1934 · ★ 4.9
- Love Is News 1937 · ★ 6.3
- Stand Up and Cheer! 1934 · ★ 5.3
- Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? 1975 · ★ 6.3
- Amazing Grace 1974 · ★ 6.8
- A Tough Winter 1930 · ★ 5.8
- 36 Hours to Kill 1936 · ★ 6.1
- Salute 1929 · ★ 5.8
- One More Spring 1935 · ★ 6.2
- On the Avenue 1937 · ★ 7.2
- The Prodigal 1931 · ★ 4.0
- a.k.a. Cassius Clay 1970 · ★ 7.2
- The Big Fight 1930 · ★ 4.5
- Big Timers 1945 · ★ 5.0
- Show Boat 1929 · ★ 6.8
- Carolina 1934 · ★ 6.7
- The Tragedy of Youth 1928 · ★ 3.0
- Wild Horse 1931 · ★ 6.2
- The Galloping Ghost 1931 · ★ 4.7
- Miracle in Harlem 1948 · ★ 7.5
- Hearts in Dixie 1929 · ★ 5.0
- Swing High 1930 · ★ 7.7
- Fox Movietone Follies of 1929 1929 · ★ 4.3
- His Exciting Night 1938 · ★ 4.3
- Hot Tip 1935 · ★ 7.0
- David Harum 1934 · ★ 7.5
- Big Time 1929 · ★ 7.5
- Inquiring Nuns 1968 · ★ 8.0
- Face of Desire 1930 · ★ 7.0
- The Devil's Skipper 1928 · ★ 10.0
- In Old Kentucky 1927 · ★ 10.0