Stepin Fetchit
Actor
Born May 30, 1902 · Key West, Florida, USA
Active 1925–1985
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.
Filmography
Bend of the River (1952) — AdamThe Sun Shines Bright (1953) — Jeff PoindexterCharlie Chan in Egypt (1935) — SnowshoesSteamboat Round the Bend (1935) — JonahJudge Priest (1934) — Jeff PoindexterThe Devil's Skipper (1928) — Slave's HusbandIn Old Kentucky (1927) — HighpocketsBaby Don't Go Away from Me (1946)Fifty Roads to Town (1937) — PercyThe Virginia Judge (1935) — Spasm JohnsonThe Ghost Talks (1929) — Christopher LeeNameless Men (1928)Dimples (1936) — CiceroHelldorado (1935) — UlyssesThe Mysterious Stranger (1925)Cutter (1972) — Shoeshine ManSwing High (1930) — SamAmazing Grace (1974) — Cousin LincolnOn the Avenue (1937) — HermanMiracle in Harlem (1948) — 'Swifty', the HandymanThe World Moves On (1934) — DixieThru Different Eyes (1942) — JanitorThru Different Eyes (1929) — JanitorCameo Kirby (1930) — Croup