Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
53
Gender
Male
Birthday
May 30, 1902 ( 83 years old )
Place of Birth
Key West, Florida, USA
Also Known As
Lincoln Theodore Monroe Andrew Perry
Stepin Fetchit
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.
Known For
Inquiring Nuns
1968-11-01La fuerza del querer
1930-06-21Judge Priest
1934-09-15Dimples
1936-10-09The Devil's Skipper
1928-02-01Charlie Chan in Egypt
1935-06-04Carolina
1934-02-02In Old Kentucky
1927-11-20The Tragedy of Youth
1928-03-0136 Hours to Kill
1936-07-24