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Arthur Housman

Oct 08, 1889 - Apr 08, 1942 (52 years old) in New York City, New York, USA

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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.

Known For

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Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans
The Obtrusive Gentleman
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They Made Me a Criminal
Drunk Next to Grandma (uncredited)
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The Flapper
Tom Morran
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City for Conquest
Radio Listener (uncredited)
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The Flying Deuces
Drunk Legionnaire
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No Time for Comedy
Drunk Wanting Directions (uncredited)
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Show Boat
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Double or Nothing
Drunk
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Our Relations
Drunk
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Billy the Kid
Saloon Janitor (uncredited)

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