Lafe McKee

Lafayette S. "Lafe" McKee (January 23, 1872 August 10, 1959)[2] was an American actor who appeared in more than 400 films from 1912[2] to 1948. Part of his career was spent with Art Mix Productions.[3]:3 McKee also worked as a stage actor from 1910 until at least 1932,[4] and began working in show business in 1893.[5]

Lafe McKee
McKee (left) on lobby card for
Battling Buckaroo, 1932
Born
Lafayette S. McKee

(1872-01-23)January 23, 1872
DiedAugust 10, 1959(1959-08-10) (aged 87)
OccupationActor
Years active1893–1948
Spouse(s)Lelah Underwood (1900-1955) (her death) (3 children)
ChildrenLucille (b. 1906), Joe (b. 1911), Dick (b. 1925)[1]
Notes

Selected filmography

References

  1. Lafe McKee at westernclippings.com
  2. Katchmer, George A. (2009). A Biographical Dictionary of Silent Film Western Actors and Actresses. McFarland. p. 252. ISBN 9781476609058. OCLC 909773565 via Google Books (preview).
  3. Pitts, Michael R. (2005). Poverty Row Studios, 1929–1940. McFarland. ISBN 9781476610368 via Google Books (preview).
  4. Doak, Olive M. (April 15, 1932). "The Call Board." The Oregon Statesman. p. 2 col.2 via Newspapers.com.
  5. "Feud of the Trail". The Post-Register. March 20, 1938. Retrieved July 28, 2017 via Newspapers.com.
  6. "Ideal to Present Western on Friday". Corsicana Daily Sun. May 30, 1935. p. 12 col.7. Retrieved July 28, 2017 via Newspapers.com.
  7. Jeter, Goetze (July 22, 1933). "The Week's Pictures". Moberly Monitor-Index. p. 8 col.3 via Newspapers.com.
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