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Stepin Fetchit (1902–1985)
Stepin Fetchit remains one of the most controversial movie actors in American history. While he was undoubtedly one of the most talented physical comedians ever to do his shtick on the Big Screen, achieving the rare status of being a character actor/supporting player who actually achieved superstar status in the 1930s (becoming a millionaire to ...
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Born:in Key West, Florida, USADied:(age 83) in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA |
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Actor (58 credits)
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Single: "Richard's Answer - Part 1" / "Richard's Answer - Part 2" (Apollo Records)Publicity Listings:
3 Print Biographies | 4 Portrayals | 7 Articles | 1 Magazine Cover Photo | See more »Alternate Names:
Step'n Fetchit | Stepin' FetchitHeight:
5' 10" (1.78 m)
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Like [Charles Chaplin], I played the part of a simple, sincere, honest and lovable character who won sympathy from an audience by being tolerant of those who hurt him, so that he could be good to those he loved.Trivia:
Suffered a major stroke in 1976 that effectively ended his acting career. See more »Star Sign:
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