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American actor (1931–1988) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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]
Blaisdell Makee | |
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Born | MaKee Kalaikinipeakapalekaikalawaiaopuna Blaisdell November 15, 1931 |
Died | February 20, 1988 56) | (aged
Other names | Blaizdell Makee Blaisdel Makee |
Occupation | Actor |
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]
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, and Whale Rider.[citation needed]
His stage roles included playing John Buchanan in Summer and Smoke by Tennessee Williams with Honolulu Community Theater.[7] He later performed with the Shakespeare Society of America in plays such as The White Devil by John Webster.[8]
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Refs |
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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 | [9] |
1971 | The Cult | Invar | (final film role) |
While living in Hawaii, Blaisdell sold securities for Trans Pacific Underwriters.[7] He died of heart failure in Ventura County, California, in 1988.[6]
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