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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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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

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

Amazing Grace

Stepin Fetchit was 72 in Amazing Grace as 'Cousin Lincoln'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 30 1974

Cutter

Stepin Fetchit was 69 in Cutter as 'Shoeshine Man'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 26 1972

a.k.a. Cassius Clay

Stepin Fetchit was 68 in a.k.a. Cassius Clay as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 03 1970

Inquiring Nuns

Stepin Fetchit was 66 in Inquiring Nuns as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 01 1968

The Sun Shines Bright

Stepin Fetchit was 50 in The Sun Shines Bright as 'Jeff Poindexter'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 02 1953

Bend of the River

Stepin Fetchit was 49 in Bend of the River as 'Adam'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 23 1952

Harlem Follies of 1949

Stepin Fetchit was 47 in Harlem Follies of 1949

Movie Released: Sun, May 07 1950

Miracle in Harlem

Stepin Fetchit was 46 in Miracle in Harlem as ''Swifty', the Handyman'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 29 1948

Broadway and Main

Stepin Fetchit was 44 in Broadway and Main as 'Janitor'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 06 1946

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

Big Timers

Stepin Fetchit was 42 in Big Timers

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 02 1945

Thru Different Eyes

Stepin Fetchit was 40 in Thru Different Eyes as 'Janitor'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 19 1942

Zenobia

Stepin Fetchit was 36 in Zenobia as 'Zero'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 21 1939

His Exciting Night

Stepin Fetchit was 36 in His Exciting Night as 'Casper'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 11 1938

Fifty Roads to Town

Stepin Fetchit was 35 in Fifty Roads to Town as 'Percy'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 03 1937

Love Is News

Stepin Fetchit was 34 in Love Is News as 'Penrod'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 26 1937

On the Avenue

Stepin Fetchit was 34 in On the Avenue as 'Herman'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 12 1937

Dimples

Stepin Fetchit was 34 in Dimples as 'Cicero'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 09 1936

36 Hours to Kill

Stepin Fetchit was 34 in 36 Hours to Kill as 'Flash - Pullman Porter'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 24 1936

The Virginia Judge

Stepin Fetchit was 33 in The Virginia Judge as 'Spasm Johnson'.

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 17 1935

Steamboat Round the Bend

Stepin Fetchit was 33 in Steamboat Round the Bend as 'Jonah'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 06 1935

Hot Tip

Stepin Fetchit was 33 in Hot Tip as 'Cook'.

Movie Released: Tue, Aug 20 1935

Charlie Chan in Egypt

Stepin Fetchit was 33 in Charlie Chan in Egypt as 'Snowshoes'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 04 1935

One More Spring

Stepin Fetchit was 32 in One More Spring as 'Zoo Attendant'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 15 1935

Helldorado

Stepin Fetchit was 32 in Helldorado as 'Ulysses'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 05 1935

Marie Galante

Stepin Fetchit was 32 in Marie Galante as 'Waiter in Pacific Gardens'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 25 1934

Judge Priest

Stepin Fetchit was 32 in Judge Priest as 'Jeff Poindexter'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 15 1934

The World Moves On

Stepin Fetchit was 32 in The World Moves On as 'Dixie'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 27 1934

Stand Up and Cheer!

Stepin Fetchit was 31 in Stand Up and Cheer! as 'Stepin Fetchit'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 04 1934

David Harum

Stepin Fetchit was 31 in David Harum as 'Sylvester'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 02 1934

Carolina

Stepin Fetchit was 31 in Carolina as 'Scipio'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 02 1934

Slow Poke

Stepin Fetchit was 31 in Slow Poke as 'Stepin'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 22 1933

Neck and Neck

Stepin Fetchit was 29 in Neck and Neck as 'The Hustler'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 04 1931

The Galloping Ghost

Stepin Fetchit was 29 in The Galloping Ghost as 'Baxter College Locker Room Attendant'.

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 01 1931

Wild Horse

Stepin Fetchit was 29 in Wild Horse as 'Stepin'.

Movie Released: Sun, Aug 02 1931

The Prodigal

Stepin Fetchit was 28 in The Prodigal as 'Hokey'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 21 1931

Face of Desire

Stepin Fetchit was 28 in Face of Desire

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 21 1930

A Tough Winter

Stepin Fetchit was 28 in A Tough Winter as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 21 1930

Swing High

Stepin Fetchit was 27 in Swing High as 'Sam'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 18 1930

The Big Fight

Stepin Fetchit was 27 in The Big Fight as 'Spot'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 11 1930

Cameo Kirby

Stepin Fetchit was 27 in Cameo Kirby as 'Croup'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 12 1930

Big Time

Stepin Fetchit was 27 in Big Time as 'Eli'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 07 1929

Salute

Stepin Fetchit was 27 in Salute as 'Smoke Screen'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 01 1929

Show Boat

Stepin Fetchit was 27 in Show Boat as 'Joe'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 27 1929

Fox Movietone Follies of 1929

Stepin Fetchit was 26 in Fox Movietone Follies of 1929 as 'Swifty'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 25 1929

Thru Different Eyes

Stepin Fetchit was 26 in Thru Different Eyes as 'Janitor'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 13 1929

The Ghost Talks

Stepin Fetchit was 26 in The Ghost Talks as 'Christopher Lee'.

Movie Released: Sun, Feb 24 1929

Hearts in Dixie

Stepin Fetchit was 26 in Hearts in Dixie as 'Gummy'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 02 1929

The Tragedy of Youth

Stepin Fetchit was 25 in The Tragedy of Youth as 'Porter'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 01 1928

The Devil's Skipper

Stepin Fetchit was 25 in The Devil's Skipper as 'Slave's Husband'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 01 1928

In Old Kentucky

Stepin Fetchit was 25 in In Old Kentucky as 'Highpockets'.

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 20 1927

The Mysterious Stranger

Stepin Fetchit was 23 in The Mysterious Stranger

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 05 1925

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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