Stepin Fetchit
Biography
Stepin Fetchit works in acting. Born May 30, 1902 in Key West, Florida, USA. Died November 19, 1985. Archytele lists 59 screen credits below. A full profile for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
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59 titles- Hollywood Black (2024) as Self (archive footage)
- Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood (1976) as Dancing Butler
- Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? (1975) as Self (archive footage)
- Amazing Grace (1974) as Cousin Lincoln
- Cutter (1972) as Shoeshine Man
- a.k.a. Cassius Clay (1970) as Self
- Inquiring Nuns (1968) as Self
- Tonight Starring Jack Paar (1957) as Self
- The Sun Shines Bright (1953) as Jeff Poindexter
- Bend of the River (1952) as Adam
- Harlem Follies of 1949 (1950)
- Miracle in Harlem (1948) as 'Swifty', the Handyman
- I Ain’t Gonna Open That Door (1947) as Richard
- Baby Don't Go Away from Me (1946)
- Broadway and Main (1946) as Janitor
- Big Timers (1945)
- Thru Different Eyes (1942) as Janitor
- Zenobia (1939) as Zero
- His Exciting Night (1938) as Casper
- Love Is News (1937) as Penrod
- On the Avenue (1937) as Herman
- Fifty Roads to Town (1937) as Percy
- Dimples (1936) as Cicero
- 36 Hours to Kill (1936) as Flash - Pullman Porter
- Charlie Chan in Egypt (1935) as Snowshoes
- Hot Tip (1935) as Cook
- Steamboat Round the Bend (1935) as Jonah
- One More Spring (1935) as Zoo Attendant
- The Virginia Judge (1935) as Spasm Johnson
- Helldorado (1935) as Ulysses
- Stand Up and Cheer! (1934) as Stepin Fetchit
- Carolina (1934) as Scipio
- Judge Priest (1934) as Jeff Poindexter
- The World Moves On (1934) as Dixie
- Marie Galante (1934) as Waiter in Pacific Gardens
- David Harum (1934) as Sylvester
- Slow Poke (1933) as Stepin
- The Galloping Ghost (1931) as Baxter College Locker Room Attendant
- The Prodigal (1931) as Hokey
- Neck and Neck (1931) as The Hustler
- Wild Horse (1931) as Stepin
- The Big Fight (1930) as Spot
- A Tough Winter (1930) as Himself
- Cameo Kirby (1930) as Croup
- Swing High (1930) as Sam
- Face of Desire (1930)
- Temps d'Hiver (1930) as Stepin
- Big Time (1929) as Eli
- Salute (1929) as Smoke Screen
- Fox Movietone Follies of 1929 (1929) as Swifty
- The Ghost Talks (1929) as Christopher Lee
- Show Boat (1929) as Joe
- Hearts in Dixie (1929) as Gummy
- Thru Different Eyes (1929) as Janitor
- Nameless Men (1928)
- The Tragedy of Youth (1928) as Porter
- The Devil's Skipper (1928) as Slave's Husband
- In Old Kentucky (1927) as Highpockets
- The Mysterious Stranger (1925)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Stepin Fetchit best known for?
Stepin Fetchit is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood (1976), Tonight Starring Jack Paar (1957), The Sun Shines Bright (1953), Bend of the River (1952).
When and where was Stepin Fetchit born?
Stepin Fetchit was born on May 30, 1902 in Key West, Florida, USA. They passed away on November 19, 1985.
How many credits does Stepin Fetchit have?
Stepin Fetchit has accumulated over 59 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1925 to 2024.
What is Stepin Fetchit's background in cinema and television?
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 co...