Stepin Fetchit

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.

Known for

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Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?

1975 ⭐ 6.3

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Amazing Grace

1974 ⭐ 6.8

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Cutter

1972 ⭐ 9.0

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a.k.a. Cassius Clay

1970 ⭐ 7.3

Career timeline

1976

Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood

Dancing Butler · 1976

⭐ 4.3

1975

Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?

Self (archive footage) · 1975

⭐ 6.3

1974

Amazing Grace

Cousin Lincoln · 1974

⭐ 6.8

1972

Cutter Notable

Shoeshine Man · 1972

⭐ 9.0

1970

a.k.a. Cassius Clay Notable

Self · 1970

⭐ 7.3

1968

Inquiring Nuns Notable

Self · 1968

⭐ 8.0

1953

The Sun Shines Bright

Jeff Poindexter · 1953

⭐ 6.5

1952

Bend of the River Notable

Adam · 1952

⭐ 7.0

1950

Harlem Follies of 1949 Notable

1950

⭐ 7.0

1948

Miracle in Harlem Notable

'Swifty', the Handyman · 1948

⭐ 7.5

1947

I Ain’t Gonna Open That Door

Richard · 1947

1946

Baby Don't Go Away from Me Notable

1946

⭐ 10.0

1945

Big Timers

1945

⭐ 5.0

1942

Thru Different Eyes Notable

Janitor · 1942

⭐ 8.0

1939

Zenobia

Zero · 1939

⭐ 4.9

1937

Fifty Roads to Town Notable

Percy · 1937

⭐ 10.0

Love Is News

Penrod · 1937

⭐ 6.3

On the Avenue Notable

Herman · 1937

⭐ 7.2

1936

Dimples

Cicero · 1936

⭐ 6.6

36 Hours to Kill

Flash - Pullman Porter · 1936

⭐ 6.1

1935

The Virginia Judge Notable

Spasm Johnson · 1935

⭐ 10.0

Steamboat Round the Bend Notable

Jonah · 1935

⭐ 7.5

Hot Tip Notable

Cook · 1935

⭐ 7.5

1934

Marie Galante

Waiter in Pacific Gardens · 1934

⭐ 4.9

Judge Priest

Jeff Poindexter · 1934

⭐ 6.4

The World Moves On

Dixie · 1934

⭐ 5.9

1931

Neck and Neck Notable

The Hustler · 1931

⭐ 7.0

The Galloping Ghost

Baxter College Locker Room Att · 1931

⭐ 4.5

Wild Horse

Stepin · 1931

⭐ 6.2

Frequently appears with

Laverne Andrews

Self (archive footage)

Maxene Andrews

Self (archive footage)

Patty Andrews

Self (archive footage)

Fred Astaire

Self (archive footage)

Warner Baxter

Self (archive footage)

Slappy White

Forthwith Wilson

Moms Mabley

Grace

James Karen

Annenberg

Gary Bolling

William

Full filmography

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Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood

1976 ⭐ 4.3

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Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?

1975 ⭐ 6.3

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Amazing Grace

1974 ⭐ 6.8

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Cutter

1972 ⭐ 9.0

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a.k.a. Cassius Clay

1970 ⭐ 7.3

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Inquiring Nuns

1968 ⭐ 8.0

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The Sun Shines Bright

1953 ⭐ 6.5

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Bend of the River

1952 ⭐ 7.0

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Harlem Follies of 1949

1950 ⭐ 7.0

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Miracle in Harlem

1948 ⭐ 7.5

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I Ain’t Gonna Open That Door

1947

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Baby Don't Go Away from Me

1946 ⭐ 10.0

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Big Timers

1945 ⭐ 5.0

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Thru Different Eyes

1942 ⭐ 8.0

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Zenobia

1939 ⭐ 4.9

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Fifty Roads to Town

1937 ⭐ 10.0

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Love Is News

1937 ⭐ 6.3

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On the Avenue

1937 ⭐ 7.2

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Dimples

1936 ⭐ 6.6

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36 Hours to Kill

1936 ⭐ 6.1