MaKee K. Blaisdell
American actor (1931–1988)
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MaKee Kalaikinipeakapalekaikalawaiaopuna Blaisdell (November 15, 1931 – February 20, 1988), also known as Blaizdell[1] or Blaisdell Makee,[2] was an American actor on television, film, and stage. He was best known for playing Sergeant Alika, a recurring character in the television series Hawaiian Eye.[2] He also played the title character in the short film Johnny Lingo (1969), which was part of the LDS Seminary curriculum for many years.[3]
November 15, 1931
Blaisdel Makee
Blaisdell Makee | |
|---|---|
| Born | MaKee Kalaikinipeakapalekaikalawaiaopuna Blaisdell November 15, 1931 |
| Died | February 20, 1988 (aged 56) |
| Other names | Blaizdell Makee Blaisdel Makee |
| Occupation | Actor |
Early life and education
Born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, Blaisdell was a high school athlete, surfer, and captain of the swim team.[4][5] He graduated from Farrington High School in 1949.[4] He was a second cousin of Mayor Neal Blaisdell.[5]
At Brigham Young University, he initially majored in physical education and was voted one of the 10 "most preferred" men on campus.[4] He ultimately received his bachelor's degree in theatre arts from BYU.[5] In the late 1950s, he was selected as BYU actor of the year.[6]
Career
Makee had minor roles in two 1966 films, Paradise, Hawaiian Style starring Elvis Presley and The Last of the Secret Agents?[2]
He also acted on TV, with a recurring role as Sergeant Alika in Hawaiian Eye,[2] and appeared on Star Trek, The Big Valley, Ironside, and F-Troop.[6] He also appeared in Daniel Boone, Mission: Impossible,[7] and Whale Rider.[citation needed]
His stage roles included playing John Buchanan in Summer and Smoke by Tennessee Williams with Honolulu Community Theater.[8] He later performed with the Shakespeare Society of America in plays such as The White Devil by John Webster.[9]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961–1962 | Hawaiian Eye | Sergeant Alika | [5] | |
| 1966 | Paradise, Hawaiian Style | Pua's Escort | Uncredited | [2] |
| 1966 | The Last of the Secret Agents? | King | Uncredited | [2] |
| 1967 | Star Trek | Ship Officer | Episodes: "The Changeling" and "Space Seed" | |
| 1969 | Johnny Lingo | Johnny Lingo | Short, none | [6] |
| 1971 | The Bold Ones | Matthew | NBC-TV movie | [10] |
| 1971 | The Cult | Invar | (final film role) |
Personal life and death
While living in Hawaii, Blaisdell sold securities for Trans Pacific Underwriters.[8] He died of heart failure in Ventura County, California, in 1988.[6]
