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Stepin Fetchit - Biography, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Filmography

Stepin Fetchit - biography, date of birth, place of birth, filmography, clips, Actor.
May 30, 1902 Key West, Florida, USA - November 19, 1985 - American actor and comedian
At the age of twelve, he ran away from home and earned his living for several years as a singer and dancer. He was one of the first actors of African descent to have a successful acting career in the United States. From 1925 to 1976 he starred in a total of 54 films. Voiced the animated film Mouse Cleaning. Was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Converted to Islam in 1960. Was a close friend of the world heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali. In 1976 he suffered a stroke, which ended his acting career. He died on November 19, 1985 from pneumonia at the age of 83. Buried at Calvary Cemetery in Los Angeles.


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