Lafe McKee

Lafe McKee

1872-01-22 – 1959-08-10 (age 87) Morrison, Illinois, USA
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Biography

Born Lafayette Stocking McKee, Lafe McKee began working in Hollywood around 1913. He usually played the likeable father of the heroine, the distressed businessman, or the ranch owner on the verge of losing his homestead or cattle to the villains. The majority of his films were westerns and he supported such actors as Gary Cooper, John Wayne, Gene Autry, Tim McCoy, Tom Tyler, and others.

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Known For

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

1939

as Veteran at Lincoln Memorial (uncredited)

Ridin' Thru
Ridin' Thru

1934

as Elmer 'Dad' Brooks

Without Honor
Without Honor

1932

as Ranger Captain Frank Henderson

Golden Harvest
Golden Harvest

1933

as Wheat Farmer (uncredited)

City Park
City Park

1934

as Matt O'Donnell

Manhattan Cowboy
Manhattan Cowboy

1928

as John Steel

Officer '444'
Officer '444'

1926

as Capt. Jerry Dugan

Rio Rattler
Rio Rattler

1935

as Pop - Hotel Owner

Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town

1936

as Unemployed Farmer (uncredited)

Evangeline
Evangeline

1929

as Townsman

Sporting Life
Sporting Life

1925

as Stage Doorman (uncredited)

Tracy Rides
Tracy Rides

1935

as Jim Green

Dangerous Waters
Dangerous Waters

1936

as Old Skipper (uncredited)

Santa Fe Trail
Santa Fe Trail

1940

as Minister (uncredited)

The Texan
The Texan

1932

as Jim

Young People
Young People

1940

as Man in recital audience

Blue Steel
Blue Steel

1934

as Dan Mason

Straightaway
Honor of the Range
Honor of the Range

1934

as Townsman (uncredited)

Frontier Days
Frontier Days

1934

as Hank Wilson