Recitazione

Stepin Fetchit

Altri nomi: Lincoln Theodore Monroe Andrew Perry

Data di nascita

30 maggio 1902

Data di morte

19 novembre 1985

(morto a 83 anni)

Luogo di nascita

Key West, Florida, USA

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Biografia

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.