Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Born
January 22, 1872
Died
August 10, 1959 (age 87)
Place of Birth
Morrison, Illinois, USA
Also Known As
Lafayette Stocking McKee
Lafayette S. McKee
Lafayette McKee
L.S. McKee
L. D. McKee
Lafe McKee
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
Film
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Veteran at Lincoln Memorial (uncredited)
1939
Film
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
Unemployed Farmer (uncredited)
1936
Film
Santa Fe Trail
Minister (uncredited)
1940
Film
Only Yesterday
Father at Train Station (Uncredited)
1933
Film
Music in My Heart
Tom - Stage Doorman (uncredited)
1940
Film
Young People
Man in recital audience
1940
Film
Blue Steel
Dan Mason
1934
Film
Mission to Moscow
Radio Listener (uncredited)
1943
Film
Riders of Destiny
Sheriff Bill Baxter
1933
Film
When the Daltons Rode
Doctor
1940
Film
The Girl Who Came Back
Jim, the bank guard (uncredited)
1935
Film
The Big Stampede
Cal Brett
1932
Film
Heroes in Blue
Watchman
1939
Film
The Miracle Woman
Man in Audience (uncredited)
1931
Film
The Man from Monterey
Don Jose Castanares
1933
Film
The Oregon Trail
Settler (archive footage)
1939
Film
Klondike
Seth
1932
Film
Golden Harvest
Wheat Farmer (uncredited)
1933
Film
The Vanishing Legion
T.J. Hornbeck
1931
Film
The Keeper of the Bees
Dr. Grayson
1935
Filmography
1944FilmWells Fargo Daysas Pop Lyman1943FilmMission to Moscowas Radio Listener (uncredited)1943FilmKid Dynamiteas Pedestrian1942FilmInside the Lawas Pop Cobb1940FilmSanta Fe Trailas Minister (uncredited)1940FilmYoung Peopleas Man in recital audience1940FilmWhen the Daltons Rodeas Doctor1940FilmDr. Christian Meets the Womenas Grandpa1940FilmSon of Roaring Danas Frank Brooke1940FilmBad Man from Red Butteas Dan Toddhunter1940FilmCovered Wagon Trailsas John Bradford1940FilmRiders of Pasco Basinas Uncle Dan1940FilmWild Horse Valleyas Elmer Kimball1940FilmThe Cheyenne Kidas Roberts--Ranch Owner1940FilmPioneers of the Frontieras Mort Saunders1940FilmPioneer Daysas Sam - Express Agent1940FilmMusic in My Heartas Tom - Stage Doorman (uncredited)1939FilmHeroes in Blueas Watchman1939FilmMr. Smith Goes to Washingtonas Veteran at Lincoln Memorial (uncredited)1939FilmThe Oregon Trailas Settler (archive footage)1939FilmThe Lone Ranger Rides Againas Townsman1939FilmConvict's Codeas Night Watchman1938FilmI'm from the Cityas Colonel Bixby1938FilmSouth of Arizonaas Lafe Brown1938FilmStagecoach Daysas Tom Larkin1938FilmSix Shootin' Sheriffas Zeke1938FilmKnight of the Plainsas John Lane1938FilmRolling Caravansas Henry Rankin1938FilmGold Is Where You Find Itas Farmer in Courtroom (uncredited)1937FilmThe Fighting Deputyas Frank Denton1937FilmThe Rangers Step Inas Jed Warren1937FilmThe Mystery of the Hooded Horsemenas Tom Wilson1937FilmLost Ranchas John Carroll1937FilmBrothers of the Westas Sheriff Bains1937FilmNorth of the Rio Grandeas Juror Joe1937FilmLaw of the Rangeras Mr. Polk1937FilmMystery Rangeas Jed Travis1937FilmMelody of the Plainsas Dad Langley1937FilmThe Feud of the Trailas John Granger1937FilmSanta Fe Ridesas 'Dad' Sheldon1936FilmThe Fugitive Sheriffas Conductor (uncredited)1936FilmFrontier Justiceas Old card player1936FilmMen of the Plainsas Marshal Ed Green1936FilmSanta Fe Boundas Sheriff1936FilmThe Idaho Kidas John Endicott1936FilmThe Phantom Rideras Jeff Grayson1936FilmThe Cowboy and the Kidas Sheriff Bailey1936FilmEasy Moneyas Henchman "Pop"1936FilmFor the Serviceas Rancher Johnson (uncredited)1936FilmLast of the Warrensas Sheriff Blake1936FilmRoamin' Wildas 'Dad' Parker1936FilmLightnin' Bill Carsonas Don Costello1936FilmMr. Deeds Goes to Townas Unemployed Farmer (uncredited)1936FilmSilly Billiesas Pioneer1936FilmThe Bridge of Sighsas Lester - Taffy Peddler (uncredited)1936FilmDangerous Watersas Old Skipper (uncredited)1936FilmThe Kid Rangeras Jim Burton1936FilmThe Mysterious Avengeras Maitland1936FilmCuster's Last Standas Captain Benteen1936FilmStep on Itas Captain Bradshaw1935FilmThunderboltas Tom1935FilmSwiftyas Sandy McGregor1935FilmThe Law of 45'sas Charlie Hayden (Joan's Father)1935FilmThe Last of the Clintonsas Sam Slater1935FilmThe Ivory-Handled Gunas Sheriff Crane1935FilmThe Girl Who Came Backas Jim, the bank guard (uncredited)1935FilmRio Rattleras Pop - Hotel Owner1935FilmThe Keeper of the Beesas Dr. Grayson1935FilmMen of Actionas Rancher1935FilmWhat Price Crimeas Night Watchman (uncredited)1935FilmThe Hawkas Jim King1935FilmThe Silver Bulletas Dad Kane1935FilmThe Testas Dad McVey1935FilmGun Smokeas Sheriff Rutherford1935FilmOn the Runas Sheriff1935FilmThe Desert Trailas Poker City Sheriff1935FilmQueen of the Jungleas Kali1935FilmThe Ghost Rideras Zeke1935FilmThe Drunkardas Bartender1935FilmThe Cowboy and the Banditas Sheriff of Pampa1935FilmCircumstantial Evidenceas Jury Foreman (uncredited)1935FilmOne in a Millionas 2nd License Clerk1935FilmRainbow Valleyas Storekeeper1935FilmTracy Ridesas Jim Green1935FilmThe Marriage Bargainas Squire Davis1935FilmBlazing Gunsas John Rickard1935FilmWolf Ridersas John Clark - Indian Agent1935FilmKid Courageousas William Bannister1935FilmCoyote Trailsas John Baker1935FilmNorthern Frontieras Old Trapper1935FilmBig Boy Rides Againas Tap Smiley1935FilmRustlers of Red Dogas Bob Lee [Chs. 1-3]1934FilmWestern Justiceas Sheriff / King1934FilmRange Warfareas Wade Callahan1934FilmFrontier Daysas Hank Wilson1934FilmThe Fighting Trooperas Old Trapper1934FilmFighting Furyas Sheriff Ed Hibbs1934FilmPort of Lost Dreamsas Justice of the Peace1934FilmThe Curtain Fallsas Minor Role1934FilmThe Law of the Wildas Charles Ingram [Chs. 1, 3, 12]1934FilmA Demon for Troubleas Sheriff1934FilmRawhide Mailas Sheriff1934FilmBandits of the Badlandsas Dan Mason1934FilmNext Of Kinas Fred Winters1934FilmHell Bent for Loveas Dad Daley1934FilmThe Man from Utahas Judge Carter1934FilmBlue Steelas Dan Mason1934FilmCity Parkas Matt O'Donnell1934FilmHonor of the Rangeas Townsman (uncredited)1934FilmRawhide Romanceas Roger Whitney1934FilmRidin' Thruas Elmer 'Dad' Brooks1934FilmRiding Speedas John Vale (as Lafayette McKee)1934FilmWest of the Divideas Fred Winters1934FilmThe Quitteras Zack1934FilmLighting Billas Tom Ross1934FilmThe Boss Cowboyas Nolan1933FilmStraightaway1933FilmThe Mystery Squadronas Stephen Gray1933FilmGun Justiceas Postmaster1933FilmUnder Secret Ordersas Franklyn Lawrence1933FilmJaws of Justiceas 'Seeker' Dean1933FilmLightning Rangeas Judge Williams1933FilmOnly Yesterdayas Father at Train Station (Uncredited)1933FilmRiders of Destinyas Sheriff Bill Baxter1933FilmWar of the Rangeas Cattle Buyer Cartwright1933FilmGolden Harvestas Wheat Farmer (uncredited)1933FilmThe Trail Driveas Jameson1933FilmGordon of Ghost Cityas Bill Simpson1933FilmGalloping Romeoas Marshal Gregory1933FilmThe Man from Montereyas Don Jose Castanares1933FilmFighting With Kit Carsonas Luke Foster1933FilmFighting Texansas Sheriff Jim Carver1933FilmKing of the Arenaas Townsman1933FilmCross Fireas Daniel Plummer1933FilmDeadwood Passas Sheriff Rawlins1933FilmThe Whispering Shadowas Prince Alexander, alias Mr. Jerome1933FilmThe Dude Banditas Brown - Rancher1933FilmThe Telegraph Trailas Lafe1933FilmTerror Trailas Shay1932FilmTombstone Canyonas Colonel Lee1932FilmEnd of the Trailas Colonel John Burke1932FilmThe Secrets of Wu Sinas Justice of the Peace1932FilmThe Fighting Champas Sheriff Jim Cosgrove1932FilmSelf Defenseas Sandy McKenzie1932FilmYoung Bloodas Colonel Bondage1932FilmThe Big Stampedeas Cal Brett1932FilmGoldas Jeff Sellers1932FilmKlondikeas Seth1932FilmFighting for Justiceas Sam Tracy1932FilmRide Him, Cowboyas Rancher Marty Gordon (uncredited)1932FilmGorilla Shipas Old Man (uncredited)1932FilmHello Troubleas Sheriff Joe Edwards1932FilmThe Boiling Pointas Tom Kirk1932FilmHeroes of the Westas Townsman1932FilmBeauty Parloras Reverend Parker1932FilmThe Riding Tornadoas Hiram Olcott1932FilmThe Man from New Mexicoas Sheriff1932FilmHell-Fire Austinas Uncle Joe Brooks1932FilmThe Spirit of the Westas Bowie Moore - Rancher1932FilmMark of the Spuras 'Hardshell' Beckett1932FilmThe Texanas Jim1932FilmWithout Honoras Ranger Captain Frank Henderson1931FilmThe Gay Buckarooas Mr. Fields1931FilmThe Fighting Marshalas Clint Wheeler1931FilmNeck and Neckas Col. Rickson1931FilmThe Lightning Warrioras John Hayden1931FilmThe Cyclone Kidas Harvey Comstock1931FilmLariats and Six-Shooters1931FilmThe Hurricane Horsemanas Don Roberto1931FilmRange Lawas 'Old' Frisco1931FilmGrief Streetas Michael, theater watchman1931FilmThe Galloping Ghostas Narrator / Police Broadcaster1931FilmThe Lady from Nowhereas Henchman Snowden1931FilmPartners of the Trailas Sheriff McWade1931FilmThe Miracle Womanas Man in Audience (uncredited)1931FilmAlias: The Bad Manas Clem Neville1931FilmThe Vanishing Legionas T.J. Hornbeck1931FilmThe Two Gun Manas Joe Kearney1931FilmHell's Valleyas Don Flores1931FilmWest of Cheyenneas Lafe Langdon1931FilmRed Fork Rangeas Charles Farell / Colonel Leading Wagon Train1930FilmBreed of the Westas Colonel Sterner - aka Bradley1930FilmThe Utah Kidas Parson Joe1930FilmCode of Honoras Dad Bradfield1930FilmUnder Montana Skiesas Sheriff Pinkie1930FilmThe Lone Rideras Corwin1930FilmNear the Rainbow's Endas Tom Bledsoe1930FilmThe Cheyenne Kidas Dad Thorpe1930FilmThe Lone Defenderas Sheriff Billings1929FilmThe King of the Kongoas Trader John1929FilmEvangelineas Townsman1929FilmThe Amazing Vagabondas Phil Dunning1929FilmThe California Mailas William Butler1928FilmManhattan Cowboyas John Steel1928FilmRiley of the Rainbow Division1928FilmThe Code of the Scarletas Fur Trapper1928FilmThe Upland Rideras John Graham1928FilmTrail Raiders1928FilmFrecklesas Duncan1928FilmVultures of the Sea1928FilmTrailin’ Back1928FilmThe Riding Renegadeas Sheriff Jim Taylor1928FilmPainted Trailas Dan Winters1928FilmThe Ballyhoo Buster1927FilmThe Desert of the Lostas Boat Captain (uncredited)1927FilmRoarin' Broncs1927FilmRiding to Fameas Dr. Lorentz1927FilmHell Hounds of the Plainsas Big John Lawson1927FilmDaring Deedsas John Courtney1927FilmThe Ridin' Rowdyas Doc1926FilmDog of Dogsas John Harlan1926FilmThe Man from Oklahomaas Rufus King1926FilmA Captain's Courageas Obadiah, the recluse1926FilmDog Scentsas Sheriff1926FilmThe Baited Trapas Bobbie's Father1926FilmFangs of Vengeanceas Abner Swaybe1926FilmOfficer '444'as Capt. Jerry Dugan1926FilmA String of Diamondsas J. Tiffany Van Den Akar1925FilmTriple Actionas Don Pío Méndez1925FilmSporting Lifeas Stage Doorman (uncredited)1925FilmKit Carson Over the Great Divideas Sandy McLeod1925FilmPursuedas District Attorney1925FilmA Desperate Chanceas Fred Forman1925FilmThe Human Tornadoas Peter Daley1925FilmThe Mystery Boxas Judd Hampton1925FilmThe Power Godas Prof. Daniel Sturgess1925FilmOn the Goas Mr. Hall1925FilmWarrior Gapas John Folsom1924FilmThundering Romanceas The Sheriff1924FilmBattling Brewsteras Roland Rand1924FilmBringin' Home the Baconas Judge Simpson1924FilmHard-Hittin' Hamiltonas Jim Downing1924FilmCircus Lure1924FilmNorth of Alaska1924FilmThe Eagle's Clawas John Sherwood1924FilmMile-a-Minute Morganas Chester Jennings1923FilmThe Lone Wagon1923FilmBlood Test1922FilmIn the Days of Buffalo Billas Gen. Robert E. Lee1922FilmThe Jungle Goddessas Chief Obar Sen1922FilmSilver Spursas Jerry Regan1920FilmThe Daredevilas Sheriff, Coyote Flats1919FilmThe Hoodlumas Board of Directors (uncredited)1918FilmLittle Orphant Annieas The Good Squire1918FilmThe City of Purple Dreamsas Pat Kelly1917FilmThe Lad and the Lionas James Bankington1916FilmThe Ancient Bloodas Harry Ralston1916FilmWives of the Richas Robert Baker1916FilmThe Adventures of Kathlynas Colonel Hare1915FilmThe Baby and the Leopardas Fred Herman1915FilmA Jungle Revengeas James Thorpe - Mabel's Father1915FilmYoung Loveas Professor Hunt1915FilmThe Vengeance of Rannahas General Craddock1915FilmThe Blood Seedling1915FilmThe Man with the Iron Heartas Doyle1915FilmIn the King's Serviceas Antoine1915FilmThe Heart of Paro1915FilmThe Octopusas Harris Gordon1915FilmThe Girl and the Reporter1915FilmHow Callahan Cleaned Up Little Hellas Jim McFarlin1915FilmThe Jaguar Trap1915FilmThe Two Natures Within Himas Dr. Bishop1915FilmThe Lion's Mateas The Missionary1915FilmThe Great Experiment1915FilmThe Jungle Stockadeas Robert Barker - Missionary1915FilmThe Fork in the Roadas The Innkeeper1915FilmThe Guardian's Dilemmaas Old Man Cummings1915FilmThe Red Blood of Courageas Lieutenant Tavish1915FilmThe Primitive Way1915FilmHis Fighting Bloodas Old McTrigger - Hope's Father1915FilmLassoing a Lionas Uncle Paul1914FilmWade Brent Paysas Lawyer Moreley1914FilmThe Lure of the Windigoas Hugo Le Clerq - Annette's Father1914FilmThe Soul Mate1914FilmIf I Were Young Againas Museum Director Henshaw1914FilmRosemary, That's for Remembranceas Mr. Greerson - Harvey's Father1914FilmGarrison's Finish1914FilmFour Minutes Late1914FilmThe Livid Flameas R. Hayes Burkhardt1914FilmJim1914FilmTo Be Called Foras Silas Brown1914FilmMeller Drammer1914FilmThe Leopard's Foundlingas Wamba - a Native1914FilmThe King's Willas Colonel Hare1914FilmThe Forged Parchmentas Colonel Hare1914FilmThe Warrior Maidas Colonel Hare1914FilmThe Spellbound Multitudeas Colonel Hare1914FilmThe Cruel Crownas Colonel Hare1914FilmThe Garden of Bridesas Colonel Hare1914FilmThree Bags of Silveras Colonel Hare (as Lafayette McKee)1914FilmA Colonel in Chainsas Colonel Hare1914FilmThe Royal Slaveas Colonel Hare1914FilmThe Two Ordealsas Colonel Hare1913FilmThe Adventures of Kathlynas Col. Hare1913FilmThe Unwelcome Throneas Colonel Hare1913FilmThe Open Dooras Mark Boland1913FilmThe Cipher Messageas Detective Donald Bryce1913FilmThor, Lord of the Junglesas John Brant - Gene's Father1913FilmWhen May Weds Decemberas The Banker's Butler1913FilmThe Finger Printas Dabney - a Crook1913FilmThe Fifth Stringas Satan1913FilmHer Wayas Burke - Gates' Brother1913FilmThe Water Ratas Watson1913FilmThe Devil and Tom Walkeras Old Briggs1913FilmThrough Another Man's Eyesas Edward Elder - Wallace's Uncle1913FilmGranny's Old Armchairas Simon Willard1913FilmSweeney's Dreamas The Mayor1913FilmPapa's Dreamas Parson Stanley1913FilmThe Gold Brickas Percy Hall1913FilmA Jolt for the Janitoras Mr. Big Family1913FilmThe Suwanee Riveras The Overseer of the Plantation1913FilmThe Post-Impressionistsas George Wilton - Dorothy's Father1913FilmRoses of Yesterdayas John Ralston1913FilmDixielandas The Federal Captain1913FilmA Change of Administrationas John Marshall - Secretary of War1913FilmPauline Cushman, the Federal Spyas Gen. John Morgan1913FilmThe Sands of Timeas Father Time1913FilmA Husband Won by Electionas A Gangster1913FilmThe Understudyas Ben Rosenthal - the Manager1913FilmThe Lessonas Murphy1913FilmThe False Orderas Norman Black - the Telegraph Operator - Jack's Rival1913FilmA Loyal Deserteras Col. Colfax1912FilmHow the 'Duke of Leisure' Reached His Winter Homeas 2nd Policeman1912FilmThe Fire Copas Mr. Wilson1912FilmThe Lost Inheritanceas Mr. Bawn - Molly's Father1912FilmHer Bitter Lessonas Old Jasper Floyd - Aurora's Father1912FilmThe Awakeningas John Johnson1912FilmBread Upon the Watersas Mr. James Preston1912FilmA Detective's Strategyas Edwin Randall - the Detective1912FilmThe House of His Masteras Gray - Robert's Friend1912FilmBetty Fools Dear Old Dadas Betty's Dad1912FilmThe Wreck of the Vegaas Ed Nobles1912FilmThe Three Valisesas Pittsburg Sam - the Burglar1912FilmAll on Account of Checkersas Sam - a Fireman—FilmThe Bonanza Buckarooas Mr. Andrew Gordon