About
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.
Filmography
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood1976 · Dancing Butler
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?1975 · Self (archive footage)
Amazing Grace1974 · Cousin Lincoln
Cutter1972 · Shoeshine Man
a.k.a. Cassius Clay1970 · Self
Inquiring Nuns1968 · Self
The Sun Shines Bright1953 · Jeff Poindexter
Bend of the River1952 · Adam
Harlem Follies of 19491950
Miracle in Harlem1948 · 'Swifty', the Handyman
I Ain’t Gonna Open That Door1947 · Richard
Broadway and Main1946 · Janitor
Baby Don't Go Away from Me1946
Big Timers1945
Thru Different Eyes1942 · Janitor
Zenobia1939 · Zero
His Exciting Night1938 · Casper
Fifty Roads to Town1937 · Percy
Love Is News1937 · Penrod
On the Avenue1937 · Herman