Acting
Stepin Fetchit
EN cinema · 57 credits
Born
30 May 1902
Died
19 November 1985 (aged 83)
Birthplace
Key West, Florida, USA
Also known as Lincoln Theodore Monroe Andrew Perry
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
Filmography
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
as Dancing Butler
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
as Self (archive footage)
Amazing Grace
as Cousin Lincoln
Cutter
as Shoeshine Man
Inquiring Nuns
as Self
The Sun Shines Bright
as Jeff Poindexter
Miracle in Harlem
as 'Swifty', the Handyman
Thru Different Eyes
as Janitor
Zenobia
as Zero
On the Avenue
as Herman
Love Is News
as Penrod
Fifty Roads to Town
as Percy
Dimples
as Cicero
36 Hours to Kill
as Flash - Pullman Porter
Charlie Chan in Egypt
as Snowshoes
Helldorado
as Ulysses
One More Spring
as Zoo Attendant
The Virginia Judge
as Spasm Johnson
Hot Tip
as Cook
Judge Priest
as Jeff Poindexter
Carolina
as Scipio
David Harum
as Sylvester
The World Moves On
as Dixie
Marie Galante
as Waiter in Pacific Gardens
Stand Up and Cheer!
as Stepin Fetchit
Slow Poke
1933
Slow Poke
as Stepin
Neck and Neck
as The Hustler
Wild Horse
as Stepin
The Galloping Ghost
as Baxter College Locker Room Attendant
The Prodigal
as Hokey
The Big Fight
as Spot
Swing High
as Sam
A Tough Winter
as Himself
Cameo Kirby
as Croup
Salute
as Smoke Screen
Hearts in Dixie
as Gummy
Show Boat
as Joe
Thru Different Eyes
as Janitor
Big Time
as Eli
The Ghost Talks
as Christopher Lee
The Devil's Skipper
as Slave's Husband
The Tragedy of Youth
as Porter
In Old Kentucky
as Highpockets