Duke R. Lee

Duke R. Lee (May 13, 1881 – April 1, 1959) was an American actor.[1][2]

Duke R. Lee
Lee in In the Days of Buffalo Bill (1922)
Born(1881-05-13)May 13, 1881
Prince Henry County, Virginia
DiedApril 1, 1959(1959-04-01) (aged 77)
Los Angeles, California
OccupationActor
Years active1913–1946

Lee's career began when he performed in Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, and he later played Buffalo Bill on film.[3] He appeared in more than 90 films between 1913 and 1946. In the mid-1910s, he had a vaudeville company, The Duke R. Lee Road Show, that played throughout the western United States.[4]

In 1935, Lee was announcer and master of ceremonies for Tom Mix's traveling show. He also had a radio program that was broadcast on NBC and CBS.[5]

He was born in Virginia and died in Los Angeles, California.

Selected filmography

References
  1. Rogers, Will; Smallwood, James; Gragert, Steven K. (May 26, 1982). Will Rogers' Weekly Articles: The Hoover years, 1929-1931. Oklahoma State University Press. ISBN 9780914956211. Retrieved May 26, 2019 – via Google Books.
  2. Rogers, Will (May 26, 1982). Will Rogers Weekly Articles (The Roosevelt Years 1933-1935). ISBN 9780914956211. Retrieved May 26, 2019 – via Google Books.
  3. "Veteran Character Actor Dies at 78". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. United Press International. April 3, 1959. p. 24. Retrieved July 26, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. "Duke R. Lee's Road Show pleases play lovers at Bradley, remains tonight". Elko Independent. Nevada, Elko. June 20, 1916. p. 4. Retrieved July 26, 2021.
  5. "Gossip of the Dressing Rooms: Tom Mix" (PDF). Billboard. June 1, 1935. p. 41. Retrieved July 26, 2021.
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