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

Queen of the Jungle

Kali

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

Veteran at Lincoln Memorial (uncredited)

Mr. Deeds Goes to Town

Unemployed Farmer (uncredited)

Santa Fe Trail

Minister (uncredited)

When the Daltons Rode

Doctor

The Man from Utah

Judge Carter

Beauty Parlor

Reverend Parker

Gold Is Where You Find It

Farmer in Courtroom (uncredited)