Stepin Fetchit
Known for
By profession, Stepin Fetchit is an American actor, though the information on record about his career is limited. Counting film and television together, the total is 41. 'Bend of the River' is the film his name is usually tied to, playing Adam.
Stepin Fetchit
41 Movies
By profession, Stepin Fetchit is an American actor, though the information on record about his career is limited. Counting film and television together, the total is 41. 'Bend of the River' is the film his name is usually tied to, playing Adam.
Movies
Plays Adam
Bend of the River
1952
Plays Jeff Poindexter
The Sun Shines Bright
1953
Plays Dancing Butler
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
1976
Plays Scipio
Carolina
1934
Plays Zero
Zenobia
1939
Plays Cook
Hot Tip
1935
Plays Stepin Fetchit
Stand Up and Cheer!
1934
Plays Smoke Screen
Salute
1929
Plays Penrod
Love Is News
1937
Plays Snowshoes
Charlie Chan in Egypt
1935
Plays Cousin Lincoln
Amazing Grace
1974
Plays Jeff Poindexter
Judge Priest
1934
Plays Cicero
Dimples
1936
Plays Dixie
The World Moves On
1934
Plays Spot
The Big Fight
1930
Plays Jonah
Steamboat Round the Bend
1935
Plays Hokey
The Prodigal
1931
Plays 'Swifty', the Handyman
Miracle in Harlem
1948
Plays Flash - Pullman Porter
36 Hours to Kill
1936
Plays Herman
On the Avenue
1937
Plays Stepin
Wild Horse
1931
Plays Baxter College Locker Room Attendant
The Galloping Ghost
1931
Plays Zoo Attendant
One More Spring
1935
Plays Gummy
Hearts in Dixie
1929
Plays Joe
Show Boat
1929
Plays Christopher Lee
The Ghost Talks
1929
Plays Spasm Johnson
The Virginia Judge
1935
Plays Sam
Swing High
1930
Plays Swifty
Fox Movietone Follies of 1929
1929
Plays Porter
The Tragedy of Youth
1928
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Full Filmography
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
Dancing Butler
1976
Film
Amazing Grace
Cousin Lincoln
1974
Film
The Sun Shines Bright
Jeff Poindexter
1953
Film
Bend of the River
Adam
1952
Film
Miracle in Harlem
'Swifty', the Handyman
1948
Film
I Ain’t Gonna Open That Door
Richard
1947
Film
Thru Different Eyes
Janitor
1942
Film
Zenobia
Zero
1939
Film
Fifty Roads to Town
Percy
1937
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Stepin Fetchit still alive?
Stepin Fetchit passed away on November 19, 1985 at age 83.
What are the most famous roles of Stepin Fetchit?
Stepin Fetchit is best known for roles in Bend of the River, The Sun Shines Bright, Judge Priest.
How many movies has Stepin Fetchit been in?
Over a 60-year career (since 1925), Stepin Fetchit has appeared in 41 movies and 0 TV shows.
What was Stepin Fetchit's first movie?
The career of Stepin Fetchit began with The Mysterious Stranger (1925).
What is Stepin Fetchit's most recent movie or series?
Stepin Fetchit's most recent release is Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood, which premiered on July 26, 1976.
Stepin Fetchit
1902-05-30 · Key West, Florida, USA
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.