Stepin Fetchit
ActorBorn May 30, 1902Died November 19, 1985Key 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.
Filmography1
Highest-rated first, counting only titles with at least 150 TMDB votes. Talk shows, award nights and appearances as themselves are left out.
