Lonette McKeeNationality:
American Birthdate:
07/22/1955 Birthplace:
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biography
Dusky-voiced, elegantly beautiful leading lady of stage, screen and TV who frequently played doomed chanteuses or tragic mulattos. McKee made a highly praised film debut as the drug-addicted lead singer of a Supremes-like pop group in "Sparkle" (1976). She first appeared on Broadway as Rachel (Mrs. Jackie) Robinson in the short-lived musical "The First" (1981) and won a Tony nomination for her portrayal of Julie in the 1983 Houston Grand Opera revival of "Show Boat" (she was reportedly the first black actress to play that role in a major American production).McKee also appeared opposite
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milestones
Year
Milestone
Played piano and wrote songs at age seven; performed in local Detroit clubs where she sang her own songs at age ten
1969
Recorded first regional song, "Stop, Don't Worry About It" and album at age 14; quit school and moved to Los Angeles to live with sister, Kathy
Began professional career at age 14 on the dance show, "Swingin' Time" (date approximate)
1972
Became a cast regular as a singer-dancer on the TV variety show, "The Wacky World of Jonathan Winters" at age 17 (date approximate)
Worked as a secretary for Bill Cosby
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