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Stepin Fetchit

Stepin Fetchit

Acting

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.

Filmography Movies

Acting

Poster for Inquiring Nuns
MOVIE

Inquiring Nuns

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Inquiring Nuns
Self
Face of DesireMOVIE
MOVIE

Face of Desire

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Face of Desire
Poster for Judge Priest
MOVIE

Judge Priest

6.5(0.0K)
Judge Priest
Jeff Poindexter
Poster for Dimples
MOVIE

Dimples

6.6(0.0K)
Dimples
Cicero
Poster for The Devil's Skipper
MOVIE

The Devil's Skipper

10.0(0.0K)
The Devil's Skipper
Slave's Husband
Poster for Charlie Chan in Egypt
MOVIE

Charlie Chan in Egypt

6.9(0.0K)
Charlie Chan in Egypt
Snowshoes
Poster for Carolina
MOVIE

Carolina

6.7(0.0K)
Carolina
Scipio
Poster for In Old Kentucky
MOVIE

In Old Kentucky

10.0(0.0K)
In Old Kentucky
Highpockets
Poster for The Tragedy of Youth
MOVIE

The Tragedy of Youth

3.0(0.0K)
The Tragedy of Youth
Porter
Poster for 36 Hours to Kill
MOVIE

36 Hours to Kill

6.1(0.0K)
36 Hours to Kill
Flash - Pullman Porter

Gallery

Stepin Fetchit portrait
Stepin Fetchit portrait
Stepin Fetchit portrait