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
The Miracle Woman
West of the Divide
Blue Steel
Gold Is Where You Find It
Pioneer Days
Only Yesterday
Tombstone Canyon

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 Miracle Woman Man in Audience (uncredited)
Blue Steel Dan Mason
Gold Is Where You Find It Farmer in Courtroom (uncredited)
Pioneer Days Sam - Express Agent
Only Yesterday Father at Train Station (Uncredited)
Tombstone Canyon Colonel Lee