Stepin Fetchit (1902–1985) was an American comedian and actor. His Fetchit persona parlayed into a successful film career, eventually becoming the fi...read more
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. Howeve...read more
Department
Acting
Birthday
1902-05-30
Place of Birth
Key West, Florida, USA
Also Known As
[ "Lincoln Theodore Monroe Andrew Perry" ]
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