Personal Info
- Known ForActing
- GenderMale
- Birthday1902-05-30
- Day of Death1985-11-19 (83 years)
- Place of Birth Key West, Florida, USA
- Also Known AsLincoln Theodore Monroe Andrew Perry
Stepin Fetchit
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....Read More
Acting Career
- 1976
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
As: Dancing Butler
- 1974
Amazing Grace
As: Cousin Lincoln
- 1972
Cutter
As: Shoeshine Man
- 1953
The Sun Shines Bright
As: Jeff Poindexter
- 1952
Bend of the River
As: Adam
- 1948
Miracle in Harlem
As: 'Swifty', the Handyman
- 1942
Thru Different Eyes
As: Janitor
- 1939
Zenobia
As: Zero
1937Fifty Roads to Town
As: Percy
1937Love Is News
As: Penrod
1937On the Avenue
As: Herman
- 1936
Dimples
As: Cicero
193636 Hours to Kill
As: Flash - Pullman Porter
1935The Virginia Judge
As: Spasm Johnson
1935Steamboat Round the Bend
As: Jonah
1935Hot Tip
As: Cook
- 1935
Charlie Chan in Egypt
As: Snowshoes
1935One More Spring
As: Zoo Attendant
1935Helldorado
As: Ulysses
1934Marie Galante
As: Waiter in Pacific Gardens
- 1934
Judge Priest
As: Jeff Poindexter
1934The World Moves On
As: Dixie
1934Stand Up and Cheer!
As: Stepin Fetchit
1934David Harum
As: Sylvester
1934Carolina
As: Scipio
1931Neck and Neck
As: The Hustler
1931The Galloping Ghost
As: Baxter College Locker Room Attendant
1931Wild Horse
As: Stepin
1931The Prodigal
As: Hokey
1930Swing High
As: Sam
1930The Big Fight
As: Spot
1930Cameo Kirby
As: Croup
1929Big Time
As: Eli
1929Salute
As: Smoke Screen
1929Show Boat
As: Joe
1929Fox Movietone Follies of 1929
As: Swifty
1929Thru Different Eyes
As: Janitor
1929The Ghost Talks
As: Christopher Lee
1929Hearts in Dixie
As: Gummy
1928The Tragedy of Youth
As: Porter
1928The Devil's Skipper
As: Slave's Husband
1927In Old Kentucky
As: Highpockets