Stepin Fetchit
Actor
Born May 30, 1902 · Key West, Florida, USA
Active 1925–1985 · Awards: Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame, star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
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