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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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Poster of The Best of Laurel and Hardy
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)'.
Sat, Dec 14 1968
Poster of A Hit with a Miss
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)'.
Thu, Dec 13 1945
Poster of Escort Girl
Escort Girl
Arthur Housman was
52 in Escort Girl
as 'Al, the Drunk (as Arthur Houseman)'.
Tue, Nov 04 1941
Poster of Billy the Kid
Billy the Kid
Arthur Housman was
51 in Billy the Kid
as 'Saloon Janitor (uncredited)'.
Fri, May 30 1941
Poster of Go West
Go West
Arthur Housman was
51 in Go West
as 'Drunk in Saloon'.
Fri, Dec 06 1940
Poster of The Villain Still Pursued Her
The Villain Still Pursued Her
Arthur Housman was
51 in The Villain Still Pursued Her
as 'Mr. McGillicuddy - Drunk (uncredited)'.
Fri, Oct 11 1940
Poster of City for Conquest
City for Conquest
Arthur Housman was
50 in City for Conquest
as 'Radio Listener (uncredited)'.
Sat, Sep 21 1940
Poster of No Time for Comedy
No Time for Comedy
Arthur Housman was
50 in No Time for Comedy
as 'Drunk Wanting Directions (uncredited)'.
Sat, Sep 14 1940
Poster of The Flying Deuces
The Flying Deuces
Arthur Housman was
50 in The Flying Deuces
as 'Drunk Legionnaire'.
Fri, Nov 03 1939
Poster of Blondie Takes a Vacation
Blondie Takes a Vacation
Arthur Housman was
49 in Blondie Takes a Vacation
as 'Drunk on Train (uncredited)'.
Thu, Jul 20 1939
Poster of Stronger Than Desire
Stronger Than Desire
Arthur Housman was
49 in Stronger Than Desire
as 'Reporter (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jun 30 1939
Poster of Ex-Champ
Ex-Champ
Arthur Housman was
49 in Ex-Champ
as 'Drunk in Barroom'.
Thu, May 11 1939
Poster of Broadway Serenade
Broadway Serenade
Arthur Housman was
49 in Broadway Serenade
as 'Jonathan (uncredited)'.
Fri, Apr 07 1939
Poster of Navy Secrets
Navy Secrets
Arthur Housman was
49 in Navy Secrets
as 'Phoney Drunk'.
Wed, Feb 08 1939
Poster of They Made Me a Criminal
They Made Me a Criminal
Arthur Housman was
49 in They Made Me a Criminal
as 'Drunk Next to Grandma (uncredited)'.
Sat, Jan 21 1939
Poster of Hard to Get
Hard to Get
Arthur Housman was
49 in Hard to Get
as 'Drunk on Subway (uncredited)'.
Sat, Nov 05 1938
Poster of Youth Takes a Fling
Youth Takes a Fling
Arthur Housman was
48 in Youth Takes a Fling
as 'First Communist'.
Thu, Sep 22 1938
Poster of Where the West Begins
Where the West Begins
Arthur Housman was
48 in Where the West Begins
as 'Beano, Jack's Cellmate'.
Wed, Feb 02 1938
Poster of Man-Proof
Man-Proof
Arthur Housman was
48 in Man-Proof
as 'Drunk Sourpuss with Capon (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jan 07 1938
Poster of Double or Nothing
Double or Nothing
Arthur Housman was
47 in Double or Nothing
as 'Drunk'.
Fri, Sep 17 1937
Poster of Step Lively, Jeeves!
Step Lively, Jeeves!
Arthur Housman was
47 in Step Lively, Jeeves!
as 'Max'.
Wed, Jun 30 1937
Poster of With Love and Kisses
With Love and Kisses
Arthur Housman was
47 in With Love and Kisses
as 'Gilbert Holbrook'.
Sun, Dec 06 1936
Poster of Racing Blood
Racing Blood
Arthur Housman was
47 in Racing Blood
as 'Legs'.
Sat, Nov 14 1936
Poster of Am I Having Fun!
Am I Having Fun!
Arthur Housman was
46 in Am I Having Fun!
as ''Scoop' McGoogle'.
Thu, Sep 17 1936
Poster of Our Relations
Our Relations
Arthur Housman was
46 in Our Relations
as 'Drunk'.
Tue, Sep 15 1936
Poster of Little Miss Nobody
Little Miss Nobody
Arthur Housman was
46 in Little Miss Nobody
as 'Drunk'.
Fri, Jun 05 1936
Poster of Show Boat
Show Boat
Arthur Housman was
46 in Show Boat
Sun, May 17 1936
Poster of Riffraff
Riffraff
Arthur Housman was
46 in Riffraff
as ''Ratsy''.
Fri, Jan 03 1936
Poster of It Always Happens
It Always Happens
Arthur Housman was
45 in It Always Happens
as 'Drunk'.
Sat, Sep 14 1935
Poster of Diamond Jim
Diamond Jim
Arthur Housman was
45 in Diamond Jim
as 'Souse'.
Sun, Sep 01 1935
Poster of Woman Wanted
Woman Wanted
Arthur Housman was
45 in Woman Wanted
as 'Art - Waiter at Party (uncredited)'.
Fri, Aug 02 1935
Poster of The Captain Hits the Ceiling
The Captain Hits the Ceiling
Arthur Housman was
45 in The Captain Hits the Ceiling
as 'Cliff'.
Tue, Jul 09 1935
Poster of Public Hero Number 1
Public Hero Number 1
Arthur Housman was
45 in Public Hero Number 1
as 'Scottsdale Bar Drunk (uncredited)'.
Fri, May 31 1935
Poster of Paris in Spring
Paris in Spring
Arthur Housman was
45 in Paris in Spring
as 'Interviewer'.
Mon, May 27 1935
Poster of Sing Sister Sing
Sing Sister Sing
Arthur Housman was
45 in Sing Sister Sing
as 'Drunk (uncredited)'.
Sat, Mar 02 1935
Poster of The Fixer Uppers
The Fixer Uppers
Arthur Housman was
45 in The Fixer Uppers
as 'The Drunk'.
Sat, Feb 09 1935
Poster of Treasure Blues
Treasure Blues
Arthur Housman was
45 in Treasure Blues
as 'Sailor'.
Sat, Jan 26 1935
Poster of Here Is My Heart
Here Is My Heart
Arthur Housman was
45 in Here Is My Heart
as 'Waiter'.
Fri, Dec 28 1934
Poster of The Live Ghost
The Live Ghost
Arthur Housman was
45 in The Live Ghost
as 'Drunken sailor'.
Sat, Dec 08 1934
Poster of Done in Oil
Done in Oil
Arthur Housman was
45 in Done in Oil
as 'Arthur'.
Sat, Nov 10 1934
Poster of The Merry Widow
The Merry Widow
Arthur Housman was
45 in The Merry Widow
as 'Drunken Man (uncredited)'.
Fri, Nov 02 1934
Poster of Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch
Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch
Arthur Housman was
45 in Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch
as 'Dick Harris'.
Sun, Oct 28 1934
Poster of Gridiron Flash
Gridiron Flash
Arthur Housman was
44 in Gridiron Flash
as 'Drunk'.
Sat, Oct 06 1934
Poster of The Hollywood Gad-About
The Hollywood Gad-About
Arthur Housman was
44 in The Hollywood Gad-About
as 'Self (uncredited)'.
Thu, Oct 04 1934
Poster of Something Simple
Something Simple
Arthur Housman was
44 in Something Simple
as 'Drunk'.
Sat, Sep 08 1934
Poster of Punch Drunks
Punch Drunks
Arthur Housman was
44 in Punch Drunks
as 'Fight Timekeeper (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jul 13 1934
Poster of Wedding Belles
Wedding Belles
Arthur Housman was
44 in Wedding Belles
Sun, Jun 24 1934
Poster of Benny, from Panama
Benny, from Panama
Arthur Housman was
44 in Benny, from Panama
as 'Drunken, Irate Husband'.
Sat, May 26 1934
Poster of Elmer Steps Out
Elmer Steps Out
Arthur Housman was
44 in Elmer Steps Out
Wed, Feb 28 1934
Poster of Babes in the Goods
Babes in the Goods
Arthur Housman was
44 in Babes in the Goods
as 'The Drunk'.
Sat, Feb 10 1934
Poster of Bridal Bail
Bridal Bail
Arthur Housman was
44 in Bridal Bail
as 'Drunk'.
Fri, Feb 09 1934
Poster of The Way to Love
The Way to Love
Arthur Housman was
44 in The Way to Love
as 'Drunk Being Photographed'.
Fri, Oct 20 1933
Poster of Her Bodyguard
Her Bodyguard
Arthur Housman was
43 in Her Bodyguard
as 'Drunk'.
Fri, Jul 21 1933
Poster of Roadhouse Queen
Roadhouse Queen
Arthur Housman was
43 in Roadhouse Queen
as 'Arthur Young - Attorney'.
Thu, Jun 29 1933
Poster of The Intruder
The Intruder
Arthur Housman was
43 in The Intruder
as 'Reggie Wayne'.
Mon, Mar 13 1933
Poster of Wreckety Wrecks
Wreckety Wrecks
Arthur Housman was
43 in Wreckety Wrecks
as 'Drunk (uncredited)'.
Sat, Feb 18 1933
Poster of Men Must Fight
Men Must Fight
Arthur Housman was
43 in Men Must Fight
as 'Drunk on Ship'.
Fri, Feb 17 1933
Poster of She Done Him Wrong
She Done Him Wrong
Arthur Housman was
43 in She Done Him Wrong
as 'Hungry Barfly (uncredited)'.
Thu, Feb 09 1933
Poster of No More Orchids
No More Orchids
Arthur Housman was
43 in No More Orchids
as 'Serge'.
Fri, Nov 25 1932
Poster of Afraid to Talk
Afraid to Talk
Arthur Housman was
43 in Afraid to Talk
as 'Archie (drunk)'.
Thu, Nov 17 1932
Poster of Movie Crazy
Movie Crazy
Arthur Housman was
42 in Movie Crazy
as 'Customer Who Didn't Order Rabbit'.
Fri, Sep 23 1932
Poster of Scram!
Scram!
Arthur Housman was
42 in Scram!
as 'Drunk'.
Sat, Sep 10 1932
Poster of While Paris Sleeps
While Paris Sleeps
Arthur Housman was
42 in While Paris Sleeps
Sun, May 08 1932
Poster of The Greeks Had a Word for Them
The Greeks Had a Word for Them
Arthur Housman was
42 in The Greeks Had a Word for Them
as 'Drunk'.
Wed, Feb 03 1932
Poster of Night Life in Reno
Night Life in Reno
Arthur Housman was
42 in Night Life in Reno
as 'Roy Carlton'.
Sun, Nov 01 1931
Poster of Anybody's Blonde
Anybody's Blonde
Arthur Housman was
42 in Anybody's Blonde
as 'Mulligan'.
Sun, Nov 01 1931
Poster of Five and Ten
Five and Ten
Arthur Housman was
41 in Five and Ten
as 'Piggy - Wedding Guest (uncredited)'.
Sat, Jun 13 1931
Poster of Next Door Neighbors
Next Door Neighbors
Arthur Housman was
41 in Next Door Neighbors
as 'Herman Andrews'.
Wed, Jan 28 1931
Poster of Help Wanted, Female
Help Wanted, Female
Arthur Housman was
41 in Help Wanted, Female
Sun, Jan 11 1931
Poster of Part Time Wife
Part Time Wife
Arthur Housman was
41 in Part Time Wife
as 'Golf Spectator (uncredited)'.
Sun, Nov 30 1930
Poster of Feet First
Feet First
Arthur Housman was
41 in Feet First
as 'Drunken clubman'.
Thu, Oct 30 1930
Poster of The Girl of the Golden West
The Girl of the Golden West
Arthur Housman was
41 in The Girl of the Golden West
as 'Sidney Dick'.
Sun, Oct 12 1930
Poster of Rolling Along
Rolling Along
Arthur Housman was
40 in Rolling Along
Tue, Sep 30 1930
Poster of The Squealer
The Squealer
Arthur Housman was
40 in The Squealer
as 'Mitter Davis'.
Wed, Aug 20 1930
Poster of Alias French Gertie
Alias French Gertie
Arthur Housman was
40 in Alias French Gertie
as 'Bert'.
Sun, Apr 20 1930
Poster of Officer O'Brien
Officer O'Brien
Arthur Housman was
40 in Officer O'Brien
as 'Tony Zurick'.
Sat, Feb 15 1930
Poster of Fast Company
Fast Company
Arthur Housman was
39 in Fast Company
Fri, Sep 20 1929
Poster of Side Street
Side Street
Arthur Housman was
39 in Side Street
as 'Silk Ruffo'.
Sat, Sep 14 1929
Poster of Times Square
Times Square
Arthur Housman was
39 in Times Square
Sun, Sep 01 1929
Poster of Broadway
Broadway
Arthur Housman was
39 in Broadway
as 'Dolph'.
Mon, May 27 1929
Poster of Howling Hollywood
Howling Hollywood
Arthur Housman was
39 in Howling Hollywood
Sun, Apr 21 1929
Poster of Queen of the Night Clubs
Queen of the Night Clubs
Arthur Housman was
39 in Queen of the Night Clubs
as 'Andy Quinland'.
Sat, Mar 23 1929
Poster of Sins of the Fathers
Sins of the Fathers
Arthur Housman was
39 in Sins of the Fathers
as 'The Count'.
Fri, Dec 28 1928
Poster of The Singing Fool
The Singing Fool
Arthur Housman was
38 in The Singing Fool
as 'Blackie Joe'.
Sat, Sep 29 1928
Poster of Fools for Luck
Fools for Luck
Arthur Housman was
38 in Fools for Luck
as 'Charles Grogan'.
Mon, Jun 11 1928
Poster of Partners in Crime
Partners in Crime
Arthur Housman was
38 in Partners in Crime
as 'Barton'.
Thu, Mar 01 1928
Poster of The Spotlight
The Spotlight
Arthur Housman was
38 in The Spotlight
as 'Ebbetts'.
Sat, Nov 19 1927
Poster of Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans
Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans
Arthur Housman was
38 in Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans
as 'The Obtrusive Gentleman'.
Fri, Nov 04 1927
Poster of Rumors for Rent
Rumors for Rent
Arthur Housman was
37 in Rumors for Rent
as 'Warren'.
Sun, Jun 05 1927
Poster of Rough House Rosie
Rough House Rosie
Arthur Housman was
37 in Rough House Rosie
as 'Kid Farrell'.
Sat, May 14 1927
Poster of Just a Husband
Just a Husband
Arthur Housman was
37 in Just a Husband
as 'Warren'.
Sun, May 01 1927
Poster of Bertha the Sewing Machine Girl
Bertha the Sewing Machine Girl
Arthur Housman was
37 in Bertha the Sewing Machine Girl
as 'Salesman'.
Sun, Dec 19 1926
Poster of Whispering Wires
Whispering Wires
Arthur Housman was
37 in Whispering Wires
Sun, Oct 24 1926
Poster of The Midnight Kiss
The Midnight Kiss
Arthur Housman was
37 in The Midnight Kiss
as 'Hector Spencer'.
Sun, Oct 10 1926
Poster of The Non-Stop Bride
The Non-Stop Bride
Arthur Housman was
36 in The Non-Stop Bride
as 'Barney'.
Sun, Sep 19 1926
Poster of The Bat
The Bat
Arthur Housman was
36 in The Bat
as 'Richard Fleming'.
Sun, Mar 14 1926
Poster of Braveheart
Braveheart
Arthur Housman was
36 in Braveheart
as 'Frank Nelson'.
Sun, Dec 27 1925
Poster of The Desert's Price
The Desert's Price
Arthur Housman was
36 in The Desert's Price
as 'Tom Martin'.
Sun, Dec 13 1925
Poster of Thunder Mountain
Thunder Mountain
Arthur Housman was
36 in Thunder Mountain
as 'Joe Givens'.
Sun, Oct 11 1925
Poster of The Coast of Folly
The Coast of Folly
Arthur Housman was
35 in The Coast of Folly
as 'Newspaper Reporter'.
Mon, Sep 21 1925
Poster of Night Life of New York
Night Life of New York
Arthur Housman was
35 in Night Life of New York
as 'Jerry'.
Sun, Aug 02 1925
Poster of The Necessary Evil
The Necessary Evil
Arthur Housman was
35 in The Necessary Evil
as 'Pug'.
Sun, May 17 1925
Poster of A Man Must Live
A Man Must Live
Arthur Housman was
35 in A Man Must Live
as 'Tod Cragge'.
Mon, Jan 19 1925
Poster of Manhandled
Manhandled
Arthur Housman was
34 in Manhandled
as 'Chip Thorndyke'.
Mon, Jul 21 1924
Poster of Under the Red Robe
Under the Red Robe
Arthur Housman was
34 in Under the Red Robe
as 'Captain La Rolle'.
Mon, Nov 12 1923
Poster of Wife in Name Only
Wife in Name Only
Arthur Housman was
33 in Wife in Name Only
as 'Victor Harwood'.
Sat, Aug 25 1923
Poster of Man Wanted
Man Wanted
Arthur Housman was
33 in Man Wanted
as 'Edgar Little'.
Fri, Oct 13 1922
Poster of Why Announce Your Marriage?
Why Announce Your Marriage?
Arthur Housman was
32 in Why Announce Your Marriage?
Fri, Jan 20 1922
Poster of The Way of a Maid
The Way of a Maid
Arthur Housman was
32 in The Way of a Maid
as 'Jimmy Van Trent'.
Wed, Nov 30 1921
Poster of Clay Dollars
Clay Dollars
Arthur Housman was
32 in Clay Dollars
Wed, Oct 19 1921
Poster of Nearly Spliced
Nearly Spliced
Arthur Housman was
31 in Nearly Spliced
Sat, Jun 11 1921
Poster of The Misleading Lady
The Misleading Lady
Arthur Housman was
31 in The Misleading Lady
as 'Reporter'.
Mon, Dec 20 1920
Poster of The County Fair
The County Fair
Arthur Housman was
30 in The County Fair
as 'Bruce Hammerhead'.
Sun, Sep 05 1920
Poster of The Flapper
The Flapper
Arthur Housman was
30 in The Flapper
as 'Tom Morran'.
Mon, May 10 1920
Poster of The Blooming Angel
The Blooming Angel
Arthur Housman was
30 in The Blooming Angel
as 'Ramon'.
Sun, Feb 08 1920
Poster of The Gay Lord Quex
The Gay Lord Quex
Arthur Housman was
30 in The Gay Lord Quex
as 'Valma'.
Sun, Dec 21 1919
Poster of Back to the Woods
Back to the Woods
Arthur Housman was
29 in Back to the Woods
Sat, May 31 1919
Poster of The End of the Road
The End of the Road
Arthur Housman was
29 in The End of the Road
Sun, Feb 16 1919
Poster of Back to the Woods
Back to the Woods
Arthur Housman was
28 in Back to the Woods
as 'Bill Andrews'.
Sun, Jul 28 1918
Poster of All Woman
All Woman
Arthur Housman was
28 in All Woman
as 'Dick Wellman'.
Sun, Jun 09 1918
Poster of Brown of Harvard
Brown of Harvard
Arthur Housman was
28 in Brown of Harvard
as 'Happy'.
Thu, Jan 10 1918
Poster of Red, White and Blue Blood
Red, White and Blue Blood
Arthur Housman was
28 in Red, White and Blue Blood
Sat, Nov 24 1917
Poster of Persuasive Peggy
Persuasive Peggy
Arthur Housman was
28 in Persuasive Peggy
as 'Percy Pipp'.
Thu, Nov 01 1917
Poster of It May Be You
It May Be You
Arthur Housman was
25 in It May Be You
as 'Jack Kenwood'.
Wed, Jul 07 1915
Poster of Getting to the Ball Game
Getting to the Ball Game
Arthur Housman was
25 in Getting to the Ball Game
Sat, Nov 07 1914
Poster of Mr. Toots' Tooth
Mr. Toots' Tooth
Arthur Housman was
23 in Mr. Toots' Tooth
as 'Mr. Toots'.
Tue, Sep 30 1913
Poster of The Edison Minstrels
The Edison Minstrels
Arthur Housman was
23 in The Edison Minstrels
as 'Interlocutor'.
Mon, Feb 17 1913
Poster of Jack's Joke
Jack's Joke
Arthur Housman was
23 in Jack's Joke
as 'Ned Brown'.
Fri, Feb 07 1913
Poster of At Bear Track Gulch
At Bear Track Gulch
Arthur Housman was
23 in At Bear Track Gulch
as 'Townsman'.
Tue, Jan 14 1913
Poster of How a Horseshoe Upset a Happy Family
How a Horseshoe Upset a Happy Family
Arthur Housman was
23 in How a Horseshoe Upset a Happy Family
as 'Tim Flanagan - Horseshoe Target'.
Sat, Dec 28 1912
Poster of An Old Fashioned Elopement
An Old Fashioned Elopement
Arthur Housman was
23 in An Old Fashioned Elopement
Mon, Dec 23 1912
Poster of A Thrilling Rescue by Uncle Mun
A Thrilling Rescue by Uncle Mun
Arthur Housman was
23 in A Thrilling Rescue by Uncle Mun
Wed, Nov 13 1912
Poster of Everything Comes to Him Who Waits
Everything Comes to Him Who Waits
Arthur Housman was
22 in Everything Comes to Him Who Waits
as 'Waiter'.
Wed, Feb 21 1912

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