Arthur Housman
Acting
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
Movies (156)
- The Best of Laurel and Hardy1968Second Drunk (archive footage)
A Hit with a Miss1945Fight Timekeeper (archive footage) (uncredited)
Escort Girl1941Al, the Drunk (as Arthur Houseman)
Billy the Kid1941Saloon Janitor (uncredited)
Go West1940Drunk in Saloon
The Villain Still Pursued Her1940Mr. McGillicuddy - Drunk (uncredited)
City for Conquest1940Radio Listener (uncredited)
No Time for Comedy1940Drunk Wanting Directions (uncredited)
The Flying Deuces1939Drunk Legionnaire
Blondie Takes a Vacation1939Drunk on Train (uncredited)
Stronger Than Desire1939Reporter (uncredited)
Ex-Champ1939Drunk in Barroom
Broadway Serenade1939Jonathan (uncredited)
Navy Secrets1939Phoney Drunk
They Made Me a Criminal1939Drunk Next to Grandma (uncredited)
Hard to Get1938Drunk on Subway (uncredited)
Youth Takes a Fling1938First Communist
Where the West Begins1938Beano, Jack's Cellmate
Man-Proof1938Drunk Sourpuss with Capon (uncredited)
That’s My Story1937Drunk
Double or Nothing1937Drunk
Step Lively, Jeeves!1937Max- With Love and Kisses1936Gilbert Holbrook
Racing Blood1936Legs
Wives Never Know1936Snorter- Am I Having Fun!1936'Scoop' McGoogle
Our Relations1936Drunk
Little Miss Nobody1936Drunk
Show Boat1936
Riffraff1936'Ratsy'