Stepin Fetchit
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.
Acting
Movie
Bend of the River
as Adam
1952
Movie
The Sun Shines Bright
as Jeff Poindexter
1953
Movie
Judge Priest
as Jeff Poindexter
1934
Movie
Charlie Chan in Egypt
as Snowshoes
1935
Movie
Dimples
as Cicero
1936
Movie
Steamboat Round the Bend
as Jonah
1935
Movie
The World Moves On
as Dixie
1934
Movie
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
as Dancing Butler
1976
Movie
Zenobia
as Zero
1939
Movie
Marie Galante
as Waiter in Pacific Gardens
1934
Movie
Stand Up and Cheer!
as Stepin Fetchit
1934
Movie
Love Is News
as Penrod
1937
Movie
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
as Self (archive footage)
1975
Movie
Amazing Grace
as Cousin Lincoln
1974
Movie
A Tough Winter
as Himself
1930
Movie
36 Hours to Kill
as Flash - Pullman Porter
1936
TV
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
as Self
1957
Movie
One More Spring
as Zoo Attendant
1935
Movie
On the Avenue
as Herman
1937
Movie
The Prodigal
as Hokey
1931
Movie
a.k.a. Cassius Clay
as Self
1970
Movie
Salute
as Smoke Screen
1929
Movie
The Big Fight
as Spot
1930
Movie
Big Timers
1945