Lee Prather was an American actor best known for his roles in Rio Grande (1938), Romance of the Redwoods (1939), and Girls Can Play (1937). He was born on May 5, 1888, in Madison, Nebraska, and passed away on January 3, 1958, in Los Angeles, California, during surgery.
Personal and Family Life
Lee Prather’s birth name was Oscar Lee Prather. While specific details about his family life are scarce, he was known to be a dedicated actor throughout his career, contributing to over 50 films.
Death and Legacy
Lee Prather died on January 3, 1958, in Los Angeles, California. His passing occurred during a surgical procedure. Despite his relatively quiet life, his film contributions left a mark on the early Hollywood scene, and he is remembered for his versatility in various genres.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Women in Prison | 1938-03-02 | District Attorney |
| Just My Luck | 1935-12-30 | J.B. Dunne |
| Hot Money | 1935-11-16 | Policeman (uncredited) |
| Homicide Bureau | 1939-01-05 | Jamison |
| Stronger Than Desire | 1939-06-30 | Court Clerk (uncredited) |
| Diamond Jim | 1935-09-01 | |
| Two-Fisted Sheriff | 1937-06-14 | Dan Herrick |
| Let Us Live | 1939-03-29 | Cop (uncredited) |
| The Ship That Died | 1938-02-19 | Minor Role |
| Days of Jesse James | 1939-12-20 | Man Outside Bank (uncredited) |
| Nick Carter, Master Detective | 1939-12-13 | Police Captain |
| Bullets for Rustlers | 1940-03-05 | Tom Andrews |
| The Leavenworth Case | 1936-01-20 | Fingerprint Expert |
| This Gun for Hire | 1942-04-24 | Gateman (uncredited) |
| Two Gun Law | 1937-04-06 | Sheriff Collier |
| Texas Stampede | 1939-02-09 | Jeff Cameron |
| Island of Doomed Men | 1940-05-20 | Warden (uncredited) |
| Road Gang | 1936-03-28 | Guard (uncredited) |
| The Girl on the Front Page | 1936-09-26 | Press Room Foreman |
| Alias Boston Blackie | 1942-04-02 | Guard Counting Guests (uncredited) |
| Little Big Shot | 1935-09-07 | Policeman #2 |
| Juvenile Court | 1938-09-10 | Mr. Allen (uncredited) |
| Outlaws of the Panhandle | 1941-02-27 | Banker Elihu Potter |
| Down Rio Grande Way | 1942-04-23 | Cohort in Washington |
| New York Town | 1941-10-31 | Barker (uncredited) |
| Tear Gas Squad | 1940-05-04 | Sergeant-at-arms |
| Lady Luck | 1936-09-13 | Banker Cummings |
| Joe and Ethel Turp Call on the President | 1939-12-01 | Inspector |
| Behind the Mike | 1937-09-26 | Townsman |
| Alibi for Murder | 1936-09-23 | Customs Officer (Uncredited) |
| Texas Renegades | 1940-01-17 | Jim Bates |
| Shakedown | 1936-07-17 | Desk Sergeant (uncredited) |
| Flying G-Men | 1939-01-28 | Simmons |
| Girls Can Play | 1937-06-23 | |
| The Game That Kills | 1937-09-21 | Bronson |
| The Man Who Returned to Life | 1942-02-05 | |
| Dr. Broadway | 1942-05-09 | Tom, relief policeman |
| Missing Witnesses | 1937-12-11 | 2nd Detective (uncredited) |