Lonette Rita McKee is an American actor best known for playing Sister Williams in the film Sparkle.
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Best Known For:The film Sparkle
Breakthrough:Breakout role as Sister Williams in the 1976 musical drama Sparkle
10 Quick Facts About Lonette Rita McKee
- Full Name: Lonette Rita McKee
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: The film Sparkle
- Current Role: Professor
- Current Employer: Centenary University
- Date of Birth: July 22, 1954
- Age: 71 years old
- Place of Birth: Detroit, Michigan
- Marital Status: Divorced
Lonette Rita McKee Age
Lonette Rita McKee is about 72 years old as of 2026. Lonette Rita McKee was born in 1954.
Lonette Rita McKee Height
Lonette Rita McKee stands at a height of 5 feet 7 inches. This is approximately 170 cm.
Education
She attended The New School, where she studied Film Directing.
- The New School
- Field of Study: Film Directing
Career & Work
Lonette Rita McKee's career includes acting and entertainment roles with Centenary University.
Organization: Centenary University
Role: Professor
Period: Present
Details: New Jersey · Teaches acting workshops in the Theater Arts department.
Rise to Fame
Lonette Rita McKee rose to prominence for her role in the film Sparkle.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include Sparkle, Show Boat, and The Cotton Club.
Television
- TV Show: Show Boat (Julie, 1983) — Tony Award-nominated performance on Broadway
Film
- Film: Sparkle (Sister Williams, 1976) — Breakthrough film role
- Film: The Cotton Club (Lila Rose Oliver, 1984)
Awards & Achievements
- Tony Award Nomination — American Theatre Wing — Best Featured Actress in a Musical for Show Boat
Lonette Rita McKee Family & Relationships
Lonette Rita McKee is divorced. She has 1 sibling, Katherine McKee.
- Father: Lonnie McKee
- Mother: Dorothy McKee
- Siblings:
- Katherine McKee
Lesser Known Facts
- She was the first African American actress to play the role of Julie in Show Boat on Broadway.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Lonette Rita McKee
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: Mixed
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: July 22, 1954
- Age: 71
- Birthday: July 22
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer
- Place of Birth: Detroit, Michigan
Measurements
- Height: 5 ft 7 in
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Black
Family & Relationships
- Father: Lonnie McKee
- Mother: Dorothy McKee
- Siblings: Katherine McKee
- Marital Status: Divorced
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
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