Lafe McKee

Born: 1872-01-22

Birthplace: Morrison, Illinois, USA

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.

Known For

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Santa Fe Trail
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
When the Daltons Rode
The Man from Utah
West of the Divide
Riders of Destiny
Blue Steel
Dangerous Waters
Alias: The Bad Man

Top Movie Credits

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington Veteran at Lincoln Memorial (uncredited)
Santa Fe Trail Minister (uncredited)
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town Unemployed Farmer (uncredited)
The Man from Utah Judge Carter
Riders of Destiny Sheriff Bill Baxter
Blue Steel Dan Mason
Dangerous Waters Old Skipper (uncredited)