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Stepin Fetchit
Known for: ActingStepin 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.
Filmography 12
Bend of the River
as Adam 
Dimples
as Cicero 
Charlie Chan in Egypt
as Snowshoes 
Stand Up and Cheer!
as Stepin Fetchit 
Judge Priest
as Jeff Poindexter 
a.k.a. Cassius Clay
as Self 
Amazing Grace
as Cousin Lincoln 
Marie Galante
as Waiter in Pacific Gardens 
The World Moves On
as Dixie 
Salute
as Smoke Screen 
Miracle in Harlem
as 'Swifty', the Handyman