Stepin Fetchit
Actor
Date of birth: May 30, 1902Date of death: November 19, 1985 (83)City: Key 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.
Filmography
23 roles1970s1 role
1950s2 roles
1930s16 roles
1920s4 roles
