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Stepin Fetchit

Bio: 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
Born: Fri, May 30 1902
Birthplace: Key West, Florida, USA

Death: Tue, Nov 19 1985
Stepin Fetchit is 83 years old
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Poster of Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
Stepin Fetchit was 74 in Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood as 'Dancing Butler'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 26 1976
Poster of Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
Stepin Fetchit was 73 in Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 06 1975
Poster of Amazing Grace
Amazing Grace
Stepin Fetchit was 72 in Amazing Grace as 'Cousin Lincoln'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 30 1974
Poster of Cutter
Cutter
Stepin Fetchit was 69 in Cutter as 'Shoeshine Man'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 26 1972
Poster of a.k.a. Cassius Clay
a.k.a. Cassius Clay
Stepin Fetchit was 68 in a.k.a. Cassius Clay as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 03 1970
Poster of Inquiring Nuns
Inquiring Nuns
Stepin Fetchit was 66 in Inquiring Nuns as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 01 1968
Poster of The Sun Shines Bright
The Sun Shines Bright
Stepin Fetchit was 50 in The Sun Shines Bright as 'Jeff Poindexter'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 02 1953
Poster of Bend of the River
Bend of the River
Stepin Fetchit was 49 in Bend of the River as 'Adam'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 23 1952
Poster of Harlem Follies of 1949
Harlem Follies of 1949
Stepin Fetchit was 47 in Harlem Follies of 1949
Movie Released: Sun, May 07 1950
Poster of Miracle in Harlem
Miracle in Harlem
Stepin Fetchit was 46 in Miracle in Harlem as ''Swifty', the Handyman'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 29 1948
Poster of Broadway and Main
Broadway and Main
Stepin Fetchit was 44 in Broadway and Main as 'Janitor'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 06 1946
Poster of Baby Don't Go Away from Me
Baby Don't Go Away from Me
Stepin Fetchit was 43 in Baby Don't Go Away from Me
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 02 1946
Poster of Big Timers
Big Timers
Stepin Fetchit was 42 in Big Timers
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 02 1945
Poster of Thru Different Eyes
Thru Different Eyes
Stepin Fetchit was 40 in Thru Different Eyes as 'Janitor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 19 1942
Poster of Zenobia
Zenobia
Stepin Fetchit was 36 in Zenobia as 'Zero'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 21 1939
Poster of His Exciting Night
His Exciting Night
Stepin Fetchit was 36 in His Exciting Night as 'Casper'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 11 1938
Poster of Fifty Roads to Town
Fifty Roads to Town
Stepin Fetchit was 35 in Fifty Roads to Town as 'Percy'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 03 1937
Poster of Love Is News
Love Is News
Stepin Fetchit was 34 in Love Is News as 'Penrod'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 26 1937
Poster of On the Avenue
On the Avenue
Stepin Fetchit was 34 in On the Avenue as 'Herman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 12 1937
Poster of Dimples
Dimples
Stepin Fetchit was 34 in Dimples as 'Cicero'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 09 1936
Poster of 36 Hours to Kill
36 Hours to Kill
Stepin Fetchit was 34 in 36 Hours to Kill as 'Flash - Pullman Porter'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 24 1936
Poster of The Virginia Judge
The Virginia Judge
Stepin Fetchit was 33 in The Virginia Judge as 'Spasm Johnson'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 17 1935
Poster of Steamboat Round the Bend
Steamboat Round the Bend
Stepin Fetchit was 33 in Steamboat Round the Bend as 'Jonah'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 06 1935
Poster of Hot Tip
Hot Tip
Stepin Fetchit was 33 in Hot Tip as 'Cook'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 20 1935
Poster of Charlie Chan in Egypt
Charlie Chan in Egypt
Stepin Fetchit was 33 in Charlie Chan in Egypt as 'Snowshoes'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 04 1935
Poster of One More Spring
One More Spring
Stepin Fetchit was 32 in One More Spring as 'Zoo Attendant'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 15 1935
Poster of Helldorado
Helldorado
Stepin Fetchit was 32 in Helldorado as 'Ulysses'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 05 1935
Poster of Marie Galante
Marie Galante
Stepin Fetchit was 32 in Marie Galante as 'Waiter in Pacific Gardens'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 25 1934
Poster of Judge Priest
Judge Priest
Stepin Fetchit was 32 in Judge Priest as 'Jeff Poindexter'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 15 1934
Poster of The World Moves On
The World Moves On
Stepin Fetchit was 32 in The World Moves On as 'Dixie'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 27 1934
Poster of Stand Up and Cheer!
Stand Up and Cheer!
Stepin Fetchit was 31 in Stand Up and Cheer! as 'Stepin Fetchit'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 04 1934
Poster of David Harum
David Harum
Stepin Fetchit was 31 in David Harum as 'Sylvester'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 02 1934
Poster of Carolina
Carolina
Stepin Fetchit was 31 in Carolina as 'Scipio'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 02 1934
Poster of Slow Poke
Slow Poke
Stepin Fetchit was 31 in Slow Poke as 'Stepin'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 22 1933
Poster of Neck and Neck
Neck and Neck
Stepin Fetchit was 29 in Neck and Neck as 'The Hustler'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 04 1931
Poster of The Galloping Ghost
The Galloping Ghost
Stepin Fetchit was 29 in The Galloping Ghost as 'Baxter College Locker Room Attendant'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 01 1931
Poster of Wild Horse
Wild Horse
Stepin Fetchit was 29 in Wild Horse as 'Stepin'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 02 1931
Poster of The Prodigal
The Prodigal
Stepin Fetchit was 28 in The Prodigal as 'Hokey'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 21 1931
Poster of Face of Desire
Face of Desire
Stepin Fetchit was 28 in Face of Desire
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 21 1930
Poster of A Tough Winter
A Tough Winter
Stepin Fetchit was 28 in A Tough Winter as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 21 1930
Poster of Swing High
Swing High
Stepin Fetchit was 27 in Swing High as 'Sam'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 18 1930
Poster of The Big Fight
The Big Fight
Stepin Fetchit was 27 in The Big Fight as 'Spot'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 11 1930
Poster of Cameo Kirby
Cameo Kirby
Stepin Fetchit was 27 in Cameo Kirby as 'Croup'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 12 1930
Poster of Big Time
Big Time
Stepin Fetchit was 27 in Big Time as 'Eli'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 07 1929
Poster of Salute
Salute
Stepin Fetchit was 27 in Salute as 'Smoke Screen'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 01 1929
Poster of Show Boat
Show Boat
Stepin Fetchit was 27 in Show Boat as 'Joe'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 27 1929
Poster of Fox Movietone Follies of 1929
Fox Movietone Follies of 1929
Stepin Fetchit was 26 in Fox Movietone Follies of 1929 as 'Swifty'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 25 1929
Poster of Thru Different Eyes
Thru Different Eyes
Stepin Fetchit was 26 in Thru Different Eyes as 'Janitor'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 13 1929
Poster of The Ghost Talks
The Ghost Talks
Stepin Fetchit was 26 in The Ghost Talks as 'Christopher Lee'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 24 1929
Poster of Hearts in Dixie
Hearts in Dixie
Stepin Fetchit was 26 in Hearts in Dixie as 'Gummy'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 02 1929
Poster of The Tragedy of Youth
The Tragedy of Youth
Stepin Fetchit was 25 in The Tragedy of Youth as 'Porter'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 01 1928
Poster of The Devil's Skipper
The Devil's Skipper
Stepin Fetchit was 25 in The Devil's Skipper as 'Slave's Husband'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 01 1928
Poster of In Old Kentucky
In Old Kentucky
Stepin Fetchit was 25 in In Old Kentucky as 'Highpockets'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 20 1927
Poster of The Mysterious Stranger
The Mysterious Stranger
Stepin Fetchit was 23 in The Mysterious Stranger
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 05 1925

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Stepin Fetchit was 55+ in Tonight Starring Jack Paar as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 29 1957