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Stepin Fetchit

Actor
Born May 30, 1902Died November 19, 1985 (83 years)
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.

Movies & Shows on Plex

  • I Am Not Your Negro
  • Judge Priest
  • Amazing Grace
  • Laurel & Hardy
  • Miracle in Harlem
  • TV in Black: The First Fifty Years

Known For

  • Bend of the River
  • The Sun Shines Bright
  • Charlie Chan in Egypt
  • Dimples
  • Amazing Grace
  • The World Moves On
  • Miracle in Harlem
  • Zenobia
  • Big Timers
  • Marie Galante
  • Wild Horse

Filmography

2016
I Am Not Your Negro · as Richard (clip From I Ain't Gonna Open That Door (1947))
2004
1993
1992
John Ford · as Jeff Poindexter [in "judge Priest"]
1986
Laurel & Hardy (TV Series) · as Zero (1986)
1976
1974
Amazing Grace · as Cousin Lincoln
1972
Malcolm X · as Unidentified Film Role
1953
The Sun Shines Bright · as Jeff Poindexter
1952
1948
Miracle in Harlem · as 'swifty', The Handyman
1945
1942
Thru Different Eyes · as Janitor
1939
Zenobia · as Zero
1937
1937
Love Is News · as Penrod
1937
On the Avenue · as Herman
1936
Go West Young Man · as Nicodemus
1936
Dimples · as Cicero
1936
36 Hours to Kill · as Flash - Pullman Porter
1935
1935
Hot Tip · as Cook
1935
Charlie Chan in Egypt · as Snowshoes
1935
One More Spring · as Zoo Attendant
1934
Marie Galante · as Waiter In Pacific Gardens
1934
Judge Priest · as Jeff Poindexter
1934
The World Moves On · as Dixie
1934
David Harum · as Sylvester
1934
Carolina · as Scipio
1931
Neck and Neck · as The Hustler
1931
The Galloping Ghost · as Baxter College Locker Room Attendant
1931
Wild Horse · as Stepin
1931
The Prodigal · as Hokey
1930
Swing High · as Sam
1929
Big Time · as Eli
1929
Salute · as Smoke Screen
1929
Show Boat · as Joe
1929
Thru Different Eyes · as Janitor

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