MaKee K. Blaisdell
MaKee Kalaikinipeakapalekaikalawaiaopuna Blaisdell (November 15, 1931 – February 21, 1988), often known by his stage name Blaisdell (or Blazedell) Makee, was an American actor. One of his major roles was playing the title character in the short film Johnny Lingo.
MaKee K. Blaisdell | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 15, 1931 |
| Died | February 21, 1988 (aged 56) |
Career
Born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, he received his bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University. Blaisdell had minor roles in two 1966 films, Paradise, Hawaiian Style and The Last of the Secret Agents?. He also acted on TV, making a few appearances on Star Trek, Daniel Boone, The Big Valley, Mission: Impossible, Whale Rider, and Hawaiian Eye.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Paradise, Hawaiian Style | Pua's Escort | Uncredited |
| 1966 | The Last of the Secret Agents? | King | Uncredited |
| 1967 | Star Trek | Ship Officer | Episodes: "The Changeling" and "Space Seed" |
| 1969 | Johnny Lingo | Johnny Lingo | Short, none |
| 1971 | The Cult | Invar | (final film role) |
Sources
- Makee Blaisdell, Find a Grave
- LDS film bios
- MaKee K. Blaisdell at IMDb
- Makee K. Blaisdell at Memory Alpha
- Paul Skousen. Brother Paul's Mormon Bathroom Reader. (Springville, Utah: Cedar Fort, Inc., 2005) p. 169.
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