MaKee K. Blaisdell

MaKee Kalaikinipeakapalekaikalawaiaopuna Blaisdell (November 15, 1931 – February 20, 1988), also known as Blaizdell or Blaisdell Makee, 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.

Early life and education Born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, Blaisdell was a high school athlete, surfer, and captain of the swim team. He graduated from Farrington High School in 1949.

Career Makee had minor roles in two 1966 films, Paradise, Hawaiian Style starring Elvis Presley and The Last of the Secret Agents? and Whale Rider.

His stage roles included playing John Buchanan in Summer and Smoke by Tennessee Williams with Honolulu Community Theater. He later performed with the Shakespeare Society of America in plays such as The White Devil by John Webster.

Filmography

Personal life and death While living in Hawaii, Blaisdell sold securities for Trans Pacific Underwriters. He died of heart failure in Ventura County, California, in 1988.