Acting
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.
Filmography
Hollywood Black
Series · 2024
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
Film · 1976
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
Film · 1975
Amazing Grace
Film · 1974
Cutter
Film · 1972
a.k.a. Cassius Clay
Film · 1970
Inquiring Nuns
Film · 1968
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Series · 1957
The Sun Shines Bright
Film · 1953
Bend of the River
Film · 1952
Harlem Follies of 1949
Film · 1950
Miracle in Harlem
Film · 1948
I Ain’t Gonna Open That Door
Film · 1947
Baby Don't Go Away from Me
Film · 1946
Broadway and Main
Film · 1946
Big Timers
Film · 1945
Thru Different Eyes
Film · 1942
Zenobia
Film · 1939
His Exciting Night
Film · 1938
On the Avenue
Film · 1937
Love Is News
Film · 1937
Fifty Roads to Town
Film · 1937
Dimples
Film · 1936
36 Hours to Kill
Film · 1936
Charlie Chan in Egypt
Film · 1935
Helldorado
Film · 1935
One More Spring
Film · 1935
Steamboat Round the Bend
Film · 1935
The Virginia Judge
Film · 1935
Hot Tip
Film · 1935
Judge Priest
Film · 1934
Carolina
Film · 1934
David Harum
Film · 1934
The World Moves On
Film · 1934
Marie Galante
Film · 1934
Stand Up and Cheer!
Film · 1934
Slow Poke
Film · 1933
Neck and Neck
Film · 1931
Wild Horse
Film · 1931
The Galloping Ghost
Film · 1931
The Prodigal
Film · 1931
Face of Desire
Film · 1930
The Big Fight
Film · 1930
Swing High
Film · 1930
A Tough Winter
Film · 1930
Cameo Kirby
Film · 1930
Temps d'Hiver
Film · 1930
Salute
Film · 1929
Hearts in Dixie
Film · 1929
Fox Movietone Follies of 1929
Film · 1929
Show Boat
Film · 1929
Thru Different Eyes
Film · 1929
Big Time
Film · 1929
The Ghost Talks
Film · 1929
The Devil's Skipper
Film · 1928
The Tragedy of Youth
Film · 1928
Nameless Men
Film · 1928
In Old Kentucky
Film · 1927
The Mysterious Stranger
Film · 1925