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The Sun Shines Bright

as Jeff Poindexter

1953
Bend of the River

as Adam

1952
Miracle in Harlem

as 'Swifty', the Handyman

1948
Dimples

as Cicero

1936
36 Hours to Kill

as Flash - Pullman Porter

1936
Charlie Chan in Egypt

as Snowshoes

1935
The World Moves On

as Dixie

1934
Marie Galante

as Waiter in Pacific Gardens

1934
The Big Fight

as Spot

1930
Stepin Fetchit Stepin Fetchit

Birthday

1902-05-30

Place of Birth

Key West, Florida, USA

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.
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