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Arthur Housman

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Birthdate

1889-10-08

Day of Death

1942-04-08

Place of Birth

New York City, New York, USA

Arthur Housman

Biography

From Wikipedia Arthur Housman (October 10, 1889 – April 8, 1942) was an American actor in films during both the silent film era and the Golden Age of Hollywood. Initially as a leading man, Housman later became known as Hollywood's most familiar comic drunkard in films of the 1930s, usually playing cameo parts in features but with better opportunities in short films. His best remembered roles were in several Laurel and Hardy films, notably Scram!, Our Relations and (in the title role) The Live Ghost. He also played a frustrated timekeeper in the Three Stooges' film Punch Drunks. Housman died of pneumonia at age 52. He was married to Ellen Grubley (31 July 1893 - 21 May 1960) from 1919 until his death in 1942.

Filmography (156)

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⭐ 8.0 Role: Second Drunk (archive footage)

The Best of Laurel and Hardy

1968
⭐ 6.7 Role: Fight Timekeeper (archive footage) (uncredited)

A Hit with a Miss

1945
⭐ 3.3 Role: Al, the Drunk (as Arthur Houseman)

Escort Girl

1941
⭐ 5.3 Role: Saloon Janitor (uncredited)

Billy the Kid

1941
⭐ 6.5 Role: Drunk in Saloon

Go West

1940
⭐ 5.2 Role: Mr. McGillicuddy - Drunk (uncredited)

The Villain Still Pursued Her

1940
⭐ 6.9 Role: Radio Listener (uncredited)

City for Conquest

1940
⭐ 5.3 Role: Drunk Wanting Directions (uncredited)

No Time for Comedy

1940
⭐ 6.4 Role: Drunk Legionnaire

The Flying Deuces

1939
⭐ 6.3 Role: Drunk on Train (uncredited)

Blondie Takes a Vacation

1939
⭐ 5.5 Role: Reporter (uncredited)

Stronger Than Desire

1939
⭐ 7.3 Role: Drunk in Barroom

Ex-Champ

1939
⭐ 6.6 Role: Jonathan (uncredited)

Broadway Serenade

1939
⭐ 6.2 Role: Phoney Drunk

Navy Secrets

1939
⭐ 6.3 Role: Drunk Next to Grandma (uncredited)

They Made Me a Criminal

1939