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
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
Santa Fe Trail
When the Daltons Rode
The Man from Utah
West of the Divide
Blood Test
Riders of Destiny
The Desert Trail
The Miracle Woman

Top Movie Credits

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington Veteran at Lincoln Memorial (uncredited)
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town Unemployed Farmer (uncredited)
Santa Fe Trail Minister (uncredited)
The Man from Utah Judge Carter
Riders of Destiny Sheriff Bill Baxter
The Desert Trail Poker City Sheriff
The Miracle Woman Man in Audience (uncredited)