Lafe McKee


Lafayette S. "Lafe" McKee was an American actor who appeared in more than 400 films from 1912 to 1948.

Early life, family and education

McKee was born in Morrison, Illinois, to Lucy and Jesse McKee, who "operated both a furniture business and a funeral parlor."

Career

McKee began working in show business in 1893. At 40 years old, he and his family moved to Hollywood in 1912 and he began working in silent films.
Part of his career was spent with Art Mix Productions. McKee also worked as a stage actor from 1910 until at least 1932. His last film appearance was likely as a dancer in Belle Starr's Daughter when he was 76 years old.

Personal life, legacy and demise

McKee and his wife Lelah "Lulu" Underwood had three children: Lucille and Joe. A third son, Dick, was born many years later.
He died at age 87 of arteriosclerosis in Temple City, California. He is featured at the Heritage Museum in his hometown, Morrison, Illinois.

Selected filmography