1952Nominee
Best Performance
Bend of the River
Stepin Fetchit
Actor
Key West, Florida, USA
May 30, 1902
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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Representative Works
Awards and Honors
Critical Favorites
1976Nominee
Best Performance
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
1934Nominee
Best Performance
Carolina
Career Highlights
1937Highlight
Best Performance
Love Is News
1939Highlight
Best Performance
Zenobia
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Bend of the River
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood