Arthur Housman

Arthur Housman

  • Birthday: 10/8/1889
  • Deathday: 4/8/1942
  • Place of birth: New York City, New York, USA
  • Fame for: Acting
  • Also known as: Arthur Hausman, Arthur Houseman

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.

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Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans
Release date: 11/4/1927

Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans

Role(s): The Obtrusive Gentleman

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The Bat
Release date: 3/14/1926

The Bat

Role(s): Richard Fleming

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Feet First
Release date: 10/30/1930

Feet First

Role(s): Drunken clubman

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The Captain Hits the Ceiling
Release date: 7/9/1935

The Captain Hits the Ceiling

Role(s): Cliff

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Our Relations
Release date: 9/15/1936

Our Relations

Role(s): Drunk

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