Known For
Acting
Birthday
May 30, 1902
Place of Birth
Key West, Florida, USA
Also Known As
- Lincoln 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. However, a newer interpretation of his film persona contends he was ultimately subversive of the status quo.
Known For - Movies
Bend of the River
as Adam
The Big Fight
as Spot
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
as Dancing Butler
The Sun Shines Bright
as Jeff Poindexter
Stand Up and Cheer!
as Stepin Fetchit
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
as Self (archive footage)
Zenobia
as Zero
Charlie Chan in Egypt
as Snowshoes
Helldorado
as Ulysses
Marie Galante
as Waiter in Pacific Gardens