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Arthur Housman

Bio: 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

Born: Tue, Oct 08 1889

Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA

Death: Wed, Apr 08 1942

Arthur Housman is 52 years old

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The Best of Laurel and Hardy

Arthur Housman would have been no older than 52 in The Best of Laurel and Hardy as 'Second Drunk (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 14 1968

A Hit with a Miss

Arthur Housman would have been no older than 52 in A Hit with a Miss as 'Fight Timekeeper (archive footage) (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 13 1945

Escort Girl

Arthur Housman was 52 in Escort Girl as 'Al, the Drunk (as Arthur Houseman)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 04 1941

Billy the Kid

Arthur Housman was 51 in Billy the Kid as 'Saloon Janitor (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 30 1941

Go West

Arthur Housman was 51 in Go West as 'Drunk in Saloon'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 06 1940

The Villain Still Pursued Her

Arthur Housman was 51 in The Villain Still Pursued Her as 'Mr. McGillicuddy - Drunk (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 11 1940

City for Conquest

Arthur Housman was 50 in City for Conquest as 'Radio Listener (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 21 1940

No Time for Comedy

Arthur Housman was 50 in No Time for Comedy as 'Drunk Wanting Directions (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 14 1940

The Flying Deuces

Arthur Housman was 50 in The Flying Deuces as 'Drunk Legionnaire'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 03 1939

Blondie Takes a Vacation

Arthur Housman was 49 in Blondie Takes a Vacation as 'Drunk on Train (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 20 1939

Stronger Than Desire

Arthur Housman was 49 in Stronger Than Desire as 'Reporter (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 30 1939

Ex-Champ

Arthur Housman was 49 in Ex-Champ as 'Drunk in Barroom'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 11 1939

Broadway Serenade

Arthur Housman was 49 in Broadway Serenade as 'Jonathan (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 07 1939

Navy Secrets

Arthur Housman was 49 in Navy Secrets as 'Phoney Drunk'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 08 1939

They Made Me a Criminal

Arthur Housman was 49 in They Made Me a Criminal as 'Drunk Next to Grandma (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 21 1939

Hard to Get

Arthur Housman was 49 in Hard to Get as 'Drunk on Subway (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 05 1938

Youth Takes a Fling

Arthur Housman was 48 in Youth Takes a Fling as 'First Communist'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 22 1938

Where the West Begins

Arthur Housman was 48 in Where the West Begins as 'Beano, Jack's Cellmate'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 02 1938

Man-Proof

Arthur Housman was 48 in Man-Proof as 'Drunk Sourpuss with Capon (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 07 1938

Double or Nothing

Arthur Housman was 47 in Double or Nothing as 'Drunk'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 17 1937

Step Lively, Jeeves!

Arthur Housman was 47 in Step Lively, Jeeves! as 'Max'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 30 1937

With Love and Kisses

Arthur Housman was 47 in With Love and Kisses as 'Gilbert Holbrook'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 06 1936

Racing Blood

Arthur Housman was 47 in Racing Blood as 'Legs'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 14 1936

Wives Never Know

Arthur Housman was 46 in Wives Never Know as 'Snorter'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 18 1936

Am I Having Fun!

Arthur Housman was 46 in Am I Having Fun! as ''Scoop' McGoogle'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 17 1936

Our Relations

Arthur Housman was 46 in Our Relations as 'Drunk'.

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 15 1936

Little Miss Nobody

Arthur Housman was 46 in Little Miss Nobody as 'Drunk'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 05 1936

Show Boat

Arthur Housman was 46 in Show Boat

Movie Released: Sun, May 17 1936

Riffraff

Arthur Housman was 46 in Riffraff as ''Ratsy''.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 03 1936

It Always Happens

Arthur Housman was 45 in It Always Happens as 'Drunk'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 14 1935

Two for Tonight

Arthur Housman was 45 in Two for Tonight as 'Warburton'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 12 1935

Diamond Jim

Arthur Housman was 45 in Diamond Jim as 'Souse'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 01 1935

Woman Wanted

Arthur Housman was 45 in Woman Wanted as 'Art - Waiter at Party (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 02 1935

The Captain Hits the Ceiling

Arthur Housman was 45 in The Captain Hits the Ceiling as 'Cliff'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jul 09 1935

Public Hero Number 1

Arthur Housman was 45 in Public Hero Number 1 as 'Scottsdale Bar Drunk (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 31 1935

Paris in Spring

Arthur Housman was 45 in Paris in Spring as 'Interviewer'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 27 1935

Sing Sister Sing

Arthur Housman was 45 in Sing Sister Sing as 'Drunk (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 02 1935

The Fixer Uppers

Arthur Housman was 45 in The Fixer Uppers as 'The Drunk'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 09 1935

Treasure Blues

Arthur Housman was 45 in Treasure Blues as 'Sailor'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 26 1935

Here Is My Heart

Arthur Housman was 45 in Here Is My Heart as 'Waiter'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 28 1934

The Live Ghost

Arthur Housman was 45 in The Live Ghost as 'Drunken sailor'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 08 1934

Done in Oil

Arthur Housman was 45 in Done in Oil as 'Arthur'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 10 1934

The Merry Widow

Arthur Housman was 45 in The Merry Widow as 'Drunken Man (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 02 1934

Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch

Arthur Housman was 45 in Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch as 'Dick Harris'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 28 1934

Gridiron Flash

Arthur Housman was 44 in Gridiron Flash as 'Drunk'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 06 1934

The Hollywood Gad-About

Arthur Housman was 44 in The Hollywood Gad-About as 'Self (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 04 1934

Something Simple

Arthur Housman was 44 in Something Simple as 'Drunk'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 08 1934

Punch Drunks

Arthur Housman was 44 in Punch Drunks as 'Fight Timekeeper (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 13 1934

Wedding Belles

Arthur Housman was 44 in Wedding Belles

Movie Released: Sun, Jun 24 1934

Benny, from Panama

Arthur Housman was 44 in Benny, from Panama as 'Drunken, Irate Husband'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 26 1934

Elmer Steps Out

Arthur Housman was 44 in Elmer Steps Out

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 28 1934

Babes in the Goods

Arthur Housman was 44 in Babes in the Goods as 'The Drunk'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 10 1934

Bridal Bail

Arthur Housman was 44 in Bridal Bail as 'Drunk'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 09 1934

The Way to Love

Arthur Housman was 44 in The Way to Love as 'Drunk Being Photographed'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 20 1933

Her Bodyguard

Arthur Housman was 43 in Her Bodyguard as 'Drunk'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 21 1933

Roadhouse Queen

Arthur Housman was 43 in Roadhouse Queen as 'Arthur Young - Attorney'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 29 1933

The Intruder

Arthur Housman was 43 in The Intruder as 'Reggie Wayne'.

Movie Released: Mon, Mar 13 1933

Wreckety Wrecks

Arthur Housman was 43 in Wreckety Wrecks as 'Drunk (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 18 1933

Men Must Fight

Arthur Housman was 43 in Men Must Fight as 'Drunk on Ship'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 17 1933

She Done Him Wrong

Arthur Housman was 43 in She Done Him Wrong as 'Hungry Barfly (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 09 1933

No More Orchids

Arthur Housman was 43 in No More Orchids as 'Serge'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 25 1932

Afraid to Talk

Arthur Housman was 43 in Afraid to Talk as 'Archie (drunk)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 17 1932

Movie Crazy

Arthur Housman was 42 in Movie Crazy as 'Customer Who Didn't Order Rabbit'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 23 1932

Scram!

Arthur Housman was 42 in Scram! as 'Drunk'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 10 1932

While Paris Sleeps

Arthur Housman was 42 in While Paris Sleeps

Movie Released: Sun, May 08 1932

The Greeks Had a Word for Them

Arthur Housman was 42 in The Greeks Had a Word for Them as 'Drunk'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 03 1932

Night Life in Reno

Arthur Housman was 42 in Night Life in Reno as 'Roy Carlton'.

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 01 1931

Anybody's Blonde

Arthur Housman was 42 in Anybody's Blonde as 'Mulligan'.

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 01 1931

Five and Ten

Arthur Housman was 41 in Five and Ten as 'Piggy - Wedding Guest (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 13 1931

Next Door Neighbors

Arthur Housman was 41 in Next Door Neighbors as 'Herman Andrews'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 28 1931

Help Wanted, Female

Arthur Housman was 41 in Help Wanted, Female

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 11 1931

Part Time Wife

Arthur Housman was 41 in Part Time Wife as 'Golf Spectator (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 30 1930

Feet First

Arthur Housman was 41 in Feet First as 'Drunken clubman'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 30 1930

The Girl of the Golden West

Arthur Housman was 41 in The Girl of the Golden West as 'Sidney Dick'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 12 1930

Rolling Along

Arthur Housman was 40 in Rolling Along

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 30 1930

The Squealer

Arthur Housman was 40 in The Squealer as 'Mitter Davis'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 20 1930

Alias French Gertie

Arthur Housman was 40 in Alias French Gertie as 'Bert'.

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 20 1930

Officer O'Brien

Arthur Housman was 40 in Officer O'Brien as 'Tony Zurick'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 15 1930

Fast Company

Arthur Housman was 39 in Fast Company

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 20 1929

Side Street

Arthur Housman was 39 in Side Street as 'Silk Ruffo'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 14 1929

Times Square

Arthur Housman was 39 in Times Square

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 01 1929

Broadway

Arthur Housman was 39 in Broadway as 'Dolph'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 27 1929

Howling Hollywood

Arthur Housman was 39 in Howling Hollywood

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 21 1929

Queen of the Night Clubs

Arthur Housman was 39 in Queen of the Night Clubs as 'Andy Quinland'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 23 1929

Sins of the Fathers

Arthur Housman was 39 in Sins of the Fathers as 'The Count'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 28 1928

The Singing Fool

Arthur Housman was 38 in The Singing Fool as 'Blackie Joe'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 29 1928

Fools for Luck

Arthur Housman was 38 in Fools for Luck as 'Charles Grogan'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jun 11 1928

Partners in Crime

Arthur Housman was 38 in Partners in Crime as 'Barton'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 01 1928

The Spotlight

Arthur Housman was 38 in The Spotlight as 'Ebbetts'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 19 1927

Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans

Arthur Housman was 38 in Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans as 'The Obtrusive Gentleman'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 04 1927

Rumors for Rent

Arthur Housman was 37 in Rumors for Rent as 'Warren'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jun 05 1927

Rough House Rosie

Arthur Housman was 37 in Rough House Rosie as 'Kid Farrell'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 14 1927

Just a Husband

Arthur Housman was 37 in Just a Husband as 'Warren'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 01 1927

Bertha the Sewing Machine Girl

Arthur Housman was 37 in Bertha the Sewing Machine Girl as 'Salesman'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 19 1926

Whispering Wires

Arthur Housman was 37 in Whispering Wires as 'Casey'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 24 1926

The Midnight Kiss

Arthur Housman was 37 in The Midnight Kiss as 'Hector Spencer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 10 1926

The Non-Stop Bride

Arthur Housman was 36 in The Non-Stop Bride as 'Barney'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 19 1926

Early to Wed

Arthur Housman was 36 in Early to Wed as 'Art Nevers'.

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 25 1926

The Bat

Arthur Housman was 36 in The Bat as 'Richard Fleming'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 14 1926

Braveheart

Arthur Housman was 36 in Braveheart as 'Frank Nelson'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 27 1925

The Desert's Price

Arthur Housman was 36 in The Desert's Price as 'Tom Martin'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 13 1925

Thunder Mountain

Arthur Housman was 36 in Thunder Mountain as 'Joe Givens'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 11 1925

The Coast of Folly

Arthur Housman was 35 in The Coast of Folly as 'Newspaper Reporter'.

Movie Released: Mon, Sep 21 1925

Night Life of New York

Arthur Housman was 35 in Night Life of New York as 'Jerry'.

Movie Released: Sun, Aug 02 1925

The Necessary Evil

Arthur Housman was 35 in The Necessary Evil as 'Pug'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 17 1925

A Man Must Live

Arthur Housman was 35 in A Man Must Live as 'Tod Cragge'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 19 1925

Manhandled

Arthur Housman was 34 in Manhandled as 'Chip Thorndyke'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jul 21 1924

The Masked Dancer

Arthur Housman was 34 in The Masked Dancer as 'Manager at Club Royal'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 15 1924

Under the Red Robe

Arthur Housman was 34 in Under the Red Robe as 'Captain La Rolle'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 12 1923

Wife in Name Only

Arthur Housman was 33 in Wife in Name Only as 'Victor Harwood'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 25 1923

Man Wanted

Arthur Housman was 33 in Man Wanted as 'Edgar Little'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 13 1922

Why Announce Your Marriage?

Arthur Housman was 32 in Why Announce Your Marriage?

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 20 1922

The Way of a Maid

Arthur Housman was 32 in The Way of a Maid as 'Jimmy Van Trent'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 30 1921

Clay Dollars

Arthur Housman was 32 in Clay Dollars

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 19 1921

Nearly Spliced

Arthur Housman was 31 in Nearly Spliced

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 11 1921

Worlds Apart

Arthur Housman was 31 in Worlds Apart as 'Harley Marshall'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1921

The Misleading Lady

Arthur Housman was 31 in The Misleading Lady as 'Reporter'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 20 1920

The County Fair

Arthur Housman was 30 in The County Fair as 'Bruce Hammerhead'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 05 1920

The Flapper

Arthur Housman was 30 in The Flapper as 'Tom Morran'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 10 1920

A Fool and His Money

Arthur Housman was 30 in A Fool and His Money as 'Count Tarnowsky'.

Movie Released: Mon, Mar 29 1920

The Blooming Angel

Arthur Housman was 30 in The Blooming Angel as 'Ramon'.

Movie Released: Sun, Feb 08 1920

The Gay Lord Quex

Arthur Housman was 30 in The Gay Lord Quex as 'Valma'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 21 1919

Back to the Woods

Arthur Housman was 29 in Back to the Woods

Movie Released: Sat, May 31 1919

The End of the Road

Arthur Housman was 29 in The End of the Road

Movie Released: Sun, Feb 16 1919

Back to the Woods

Arthur Housman was 28 in Back to the Woods as 'Bill Andrews'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 28 1918

All Woman

Arthur Housman was 28 in All Woman as 'Dick Wellman'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jun 09 1918

Under Suspicion

Arthur Housman was 28 in Under Suspicion as 'Red Hogan'.

Movie Released: Mon, Feb 04 1918

Brown of Harvard

Arthur Housman was 28 in Brown of Harvard as 'Happy'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 10 1918

Red, White and Blue Blood

Arthur Housman was 28 in Red, White and Blue Blood

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 24 1917

Persuasive Peggy

Arthur Housman was 28 in Persuasive Peggy as 'Percy Pipp'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 01 1917

It May Be You

Arthur Housman was 25 in It May Be You as 'Jack Kenwood'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 07 1915

Getting to the Ball Game

Arthur Housman was 25 in Getting to the Ball Game

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 07 1914

Mr. Toots' Tooth

Arthur Housman was 23 in Mr. Toots' Tooth as 'Mr. Toots'.

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 30 1913

The Edison Minstrels

Arthur Housman was 23 in The Edison Minstrels as 'Interlocutor'.

Movie Released: Mon, Feb 17 1913

Jack's Joke

Arthur Housman was 23 in Jack's Joke as 'Ned Brown'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 07 1913

At Bear Track Gulch

Arthur Housman was 23 in At Bear Track Gulch as 'Townsman'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 14 1913

How a Horseshoe Upset a Happy Family

Arthur Housman was 23 in How a Horseshoe Upset a Happy Family as 'Tim Flanagan - Horseshoe Target'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 28 1912

An Old Fashioned Elopement

Arthur Housman was 23 in An Old Fashioned Elopement

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 23 1912

A Thrilling Rescue by Uncle Mun

Arthur Housman was 23 in A Thrilling Rescue by Uncle Mun

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 13 1912

Everything Comes to Him Who Waits

Arthur Housman was 22 in Everything Comes to Him Who Waits as 'Waiter'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 21 1912

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