Lonette McKee Net Worth

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Lonette McKee net worth is
$950,000

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Lonette McKee (born July 22, 1954 in Detroit, Michigan) is an American film, television and theater actress, music composer/producer/songwriter, screenwriter and director. She is most known for her role as Sister Williams in the original 1976 film Sparkle. She is also known for roles in such movies as The Cotton Club, ATL and Honey. She also appeared on the CW sitcom The Game as Mrs. Pitts, the mother of Jason (played by Coby Bell). 
Net Worth$950,000
Date Of BirthJuly 22, 1954
Place Of BirthDetroit, Michigan, USA
OccupationActress, Singer, Songwriter, Screenwriter, Producer, Director
ProfessionActress, Soundtrack, Composer
EducationThe New School
SpouseLeo Compton
NicknamesLonette McKee, McKee, Lonette
Star SignCancer
#Quote
1When I left my husband, there was no work and no money. And so my new boyfriend and I were forced to move to an area of Fort Greene [Brooklyn, NY] that was very drug infested, and it was very hard. I got recognized a lot on the streets. They thought we had something that we didn't. I'd get a lot of comments like: 'Why are you living here? You're a star.' And I thought, 'Movie stars got to pay their rent, too.'
#Fact
1She is currently completing work on her fourth feature film for Spike Lee. [February 2004]
2She will be a featured guest artist at the prestigious Symphony Space in New York City, where she will read a short story by the gifted writer, Edwidge Danticat from her soon to be published novel-in-stories "The Dew Breaker" in April 2004. [July 2004]
3Was nominated for a 1983 Tony Award as Best Actress (Musical) for her portrayal of Julie LaVerne in a revival of "Show Boat".
4She is an avid animal lover with a particular ability to intuit and communicate with birds. Lonette loves all animals and has a profound respect and love for all nature.
5Began career as a recording artist in Detroit as a child music prodigy. signed with the Detroit-based M-S label and put out a record which became a regional hit at fourteen years old. Released an album, Lonette McKee, on the Sussex label with the same producers, Mike Theodore and Dennis Coffey in 1974.
6Father is of African-American; mother is of European descent.
7Was the first black actress to play Julie in a major American stage production of "Show Boat".
8She was ranked in People Magazine's "50 Most Beautiful People in the World" in 1995.
9Lonette has been nominated for two Image Awards.
10Recorded a pop album "Natural Love" in 1992.
11Once married to a social worker.
12Made her Broadway debut in a co-starring role in the musical "The First" playing Jackie Robinson's wife Rachel.
13Often portraying women with tragic auras, she played the late Billie Holliday in the off-Broadway hit show, "Lady Day at the Emerson's Bar and Grill", for which she received a nomination for a Drama Desk award. She also played the equally bittersweet role of 'Julie' in "Show Boat" in 1983 for the renowned Houston Grand Opera, becoming the first African American cast in the role in the US. In 1994 she reprieved the role for famed Broadway director, Harold Prince. Her first film role was playing the beloved character, 'Sista' in the now cult musical film, Sparkle in 1976.
14Has taught Master acting classes at Centenary College, NJ, where she serves as an adjunct professor in the Theater Arts department.
15Nominated for a Tony Award for her portrayal of Julie LaVerne in "Show Boat".

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Actress

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Against the Jab2015Dj Mike's mother
The Game2007-2014TV SeriesMaria Pitts
LUV2012Grandma Beanie
This Narrow Place2011Mrs. Shaw
Honey 22011Connie (as Lonette Mckee)
Dream Street2010
ATL2006Priscilla Garnett
1-800-Missing2006TV SeriesMiss Chambers
Half & Half2004TV SeriesTonya
She Hate Me2004Lottie Armstrong
Honey2003Mrs. Daniels
Third Watch1999-2003TV SeriesMaggie Davis
The Paper Mache Chase2003ShortLisa
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit2002TV SeriesMaggie's Attorney
A Day in Black and White2001
For Love of Olivia2001TV MovieOlivia Stewart
Lift2001/IElaine
Men of Honor2000Ella Brashear
Fast Food Fast Women2000Sherry-Lynn
Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years1999TV MovieMama Delany
As the World Turns1998TV SeriesSara Ruth Bennett
He Got Game1998Martha Shuttlesworth
Blind Faith1998Carol Williams
To Dance with Olivia1997TV MovieOlivia 'Libby' Stewart
Tribeca1993TV SeriesDetective Simmons
Queen1993TV Mini-SeriesAlice
Malcolm X1992Louise Little
Jungle Fever1991Drew
L.A. Law1991TV SeriesAssistant District Attorney Kari Simms
Dangerous Passion1990TV MovieMeg
Amen1989TV SeriesTanya / Tanya DuBois
The Women of Brewster Place1989TV SeriesLorraine
Home Free1988TV MovieMs. Tracey
Gardens of Stone1987Betty Rae
Miami Vice1986TV SeriesAlicia Mena
'Round Midnight1986Darcey Leigh
The Equalizer1985TV SeriesDr. Elly Walton
Spenser: For Hire1985TV SeriesHillary
Brewster's Millions1985Angela Drake
The Making of 'Brewster's Millions'1985ShortAngela Drake
The Cotton Club1984Lila Rose Oliver
Illusions1982ShortMignon Dupree
Cuba1979Therese Mederos
Which Way Is Up?1977Vanetta
Sparkle1976Sister

Soundtrack

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Great Performances1995TV Series performer - 1 episode
'Round Midnight1986performer: "How Long Has This Been Going On?"
The 57th Annual Academy Awards1985TV Special documentary performer: "Amazing Grace"
The Cotton Club1984performer: "Ill Wind"
Sparkle1976performer: "JUMP", "Hooked On Your Love", "Something He Can Feel", "Giving Up"
Quadroon1971lyrics: "Quadroon" / music: "Quadroon"

Composer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Dream Street2010music composer
The African Burial Ground: An American Discovery1994Documentary music by

Director

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Dream Street2010

Writer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Dream Street2010

Producer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Dream Street2010executive producer

Thanks

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Little Brother: The Street2011Documentary short special thanks

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic2013DocumentaryHerself
The Dream Continues2011Video shortHerself
Way Black When: Primetime2011TV SeriesHerself
The 49th Annual Tony Awards1995TV SpecialHerself - Presenter: Best Featured Actress in a Play
Great Performances1995TV SeriesHerself
Working in the Theatre1994TV Series documentaryHerself
Ebony/Jet Showcase1987TV SeriesHerself
The 57th Annual Academy Awards1985TV Special documentaryHerself - Co-Presenter: Best Makeup
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson1984TV SeriesHerself - Guest
The 37th Annual Tony Awards1983TV SpecialHerself - Nominee: Best Actress in a Musical
Dinah!1976TV SeriesHerself - Guest
Soul Train1975TV Series documentaryGuest

Nominated Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
2003Black ReelBlack Reel AwardsNetwork/Cable - Best Supporting ActressLift (2001)
1999Image AwardImage AwardsOutstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama SeriesAs the World Turns (1956)
1998Image AwardImage AwardsOutstanding Lead Actress in a Television Movie or Mini-SeriesTo Dance with Olivia (1997)

Known for movies

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