Acting
Stepin Fetchit
Also Known As: Lincoln Theodore Monroe Andrew Perry
Birth Date
May 30, 1902
Death Date
November 19, 1985
(passed away at 83)
Place of Birth
Key West, Florida, USA
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Biography
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.
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