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Stepin Fetchit
Actor 1902 - 1985

Stepin Fetchit

Key West, Florida, USA

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... Read full bio →

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10 roles
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Character Jeff Poindexter
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Character Zero

Zenobia

1939

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Character Penrod
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Character Herman
Dimples No snapshots yet
Character Cicero

Dimples

1936

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Character Snowshoes
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Character Jonah
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Character Waiter in Pacific Gardens

Filmography

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10 titles
The Sun Shines Bright
The Sun Shines Bright 1953
Bend of the River
Bend of the River 1952
Zenobia
Zenobia 1939
On the Avenue
On the Avenue 1937
Love Is News
Love Is News 1937
Dimples
Dimples 1936
Steamboat Round the Bend
Steamboat Round the Bend 1935
Charlie Chan in Egypt
Charlie Chan in Egypt 1935
Marie Galante
Marie Galante 1934
Judge Priest
Judge Priest 1934

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