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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.
Known For
Filmography
Movies
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
a.k.a. Cassius Clay
as Self
Inquiring Nuns
as Self
The Sun Shines Bright
as Jeff Poindexter
Bend of the River
as Adam
Harlem Follies of 1949
Miracle in Harlem
as 'Swifty', the Handyman
