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Lonette McKee is an American actress and singer who starred in Sparkle, The Cotton Club, and Show Boat. She also wrote and produced music, directed films, and taught acting workshops.
Lonette McKee is a versatile performer who has appeared in films, TV shows, musicals and concerts. She is known for her roles in Sparkle, Brewster's Millions, Jungle Fever and Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill.
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- Detroit, Michigan, USA
Lonette McKee is an actress, singer and songwriter who started her career as a child prodigy in Detroit. She has appeared in films such as Sparkle, Brewster's Millions, Jungle Fever and Malcolm X, and on Broadway in Showboat and Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill.
- July 22, 1954
Aug 16, 2012 · It’s been over 30 years since actress Lonette McKee debuted on the silver screen in a skintight red dress, performed a seductive number entitled “Giving Him Something He Can Feel,” and helped...
Learn about Lonette McKee, an actor, singer, songwriter, screenwriter, producer, and director. Explore her acting, music, directing, and producing credits, and contact her for more information.
Oct 28, 2020 · McKee, who is still best known for her role as drug-addicted singer Sister Williams in the original Sparkle, spoke to ESSENCE.com about her decades-long career, co-starring in Luv with Common,...
Sep 25, 2020 · Learn about Lonette McKee's career in music, acting and Broadway, from her early start in Detroit to her roles in Sparkle and Brewster's Millions. Read her answers to questions about her influences, challenges and achievements in the '80s.