Stepin Fetchit
Biography
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Stepin Fetchit (May 30, 1902 – November 19, 1985) was the stage name of American comedian and film actor Lincoln Theodore Monroe Andrew Perry.
Perry parlayed the Fetchit persona into a successful film career, eventually becoming a millionaire, the first black actor in history to do so. He was also the first black actor to receive a screen credit.
Perry's typical film persona and stage name have long been controversial, and seen as illustrative of negative stereotypes of African-Americans. However, a newer interpretation of his film persona contends Perry was ultimately subversive of the status quo.
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| Acting | |
|---|---|
| 1974 | Amazing Grace … Cousin Lincoln |
| 1953 | The Sun Shines Bright … Jeff Poindexter |
| 1952 | Bend of the River … Adam (as Stepin' Fetchit) |
| 1936 | 36 Hours to Kill … Flash - Pullman Porter |
| 1936 | Dimples … Cicero |
| 1935 | Charlie Chan in Egypt … Snowshoes |
| 1934 | Judge Priest … Jeff Poindexter |