Stepin Fetchit
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- May 30, 1902 in Key West, Florida, USA
- Died
- November 19, 1985
- Active Years
- 1925–2024 (100 Years)
- Total Credits
- 59 credits in database
Acting Born May 30, 1902 Died Nov 19, 1985 Key West, Florida, USA 59 credits
Biography
Stepin Fetchit works in acting. Born May 30, 1902 in Key West, Florida, USA. Died November 19, 1985. Archytele tracks 59 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
Hollywood Black
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
Amazing Grace
Cutter
a.k.a. Cassius Clay
Inquiring Nuns
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
The Sun Shines Bright
Bend of the River
Harlem Follies of 1949
Miracle in Harlem
I Ain’t Gonna Open That Door
Baby Don't Go Away from MeBroadway and Main
Big Timers
Thru Different Eyes
Zenobia
His Exciting Night
Love Is NewsOn the AvenueFifty Roads to Town
Dimples36 Hours to Kill
Charlie Chan in EgyptHot TipSteamboat Round the BendOne More SpringThe Virginia Judge
Stand Up and Cheer!CarolinaJudge PriestThe World Moves OnMarie Galante
Slow Poke
The Galloping GhostThe ProdigalNeck and NeckWild Horse
The Big FightA Tough WinterCameo KirbySwing HighFace of Desire
Big TimeSaluteFox Movietone Follies of 1929The Ghost TalksShow Boat
Nameless MenThe Tragedy of YouthThe Devil's Skipper
In Old Kentucky
The Mysterious Stranger
Full Filmography
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), Pinkfong! Baby Shark Sing Along (2017), Tonight Starring Jack Paar (1957), The Sun Shines Bright (1953).
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...
Stepin Fetchit by the numbers
59credits
57films
2TV series
1925–2024active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Tonight Starring Jack Paar (1957) as Self — aged about 55
- Bend of the River (1952) as Adam — aged about 50
- Charlie Chan in Egypt (1935) as Snowshoes — aged about 33
- The Sun Shines Bright (1953) as Jeff Poindexter — aged about 51
- Zenobia (1939) as Zero — aged about 37
- Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood (1976) as Dancing Butler — aged about 74
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