Actuación

Stepin Fetchit

Otros nombres: Lincoln Theodore Monroe Andrew Perry

Fecha de nacimiento

30 de mayo de 1902

Fecha de fallecimiento

19 de noviembre de 1985

(falleció a los 83)

Lugar de nacimiento

Key West, Florida, USA

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Biografía

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.