Stepin Fetchit
Born May 30, 1902 (Age: 123)
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Key West, Florida, USA
Biography
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.
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.
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Filmography
Amazing Grace
1974
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as Cousin Lincoln
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Age: 72
Cutter
1972
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as Shoeshine Man
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Age: 69
The Sun Shines Bright
1953
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as Jeff Poindexter
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Age: 50
Harlem Follies of 1949
1950
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as
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Age: 47
Big Timers
1945
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as
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Age: 42
Thru Different Eyes
1942
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as Janitor
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Age: 40
Neck and Neck
1931
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as The Hustler
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Age: 29
The Galloping Ghost
1931
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as Baxter College Locker Room Attendant
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Age: 29
Wild Horse
1931
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as Stepin
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Age: 29
The Prodigal
1931
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as Hokey
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Age: 28
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Temps d'Hiver
1930
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as Stepin
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Age: 28
A Tough Winter
1930
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as Himself
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Age: 28
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Face of Desire
1930
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as
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Age: 28
Swing High
1930
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as Sam
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Age: 27
The Big Fight
1930
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as Spot
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Age: 27
Cameo Kirby
1930
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as Croup
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Age: 27