Arthur Housman
Acting
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.
Known for
1945A Hit with a Miss
Fight Timekeeper (archive footage) (uncredited)
1941Escort Girl
Al, the Drunk (as Arthur Houseman)
1941Billy the Kid
Saloon Janitor (uncredited)
1940The Villain Still Pursued Her
Mr. McGillicuddy - Drunk (uncredited)
1940Go West
Drunk in Saloon
1940City for Conquest
Radio Listener (uncredited)
1940No Time for Comedy
Drunk Wanting Directions (uncredited)
1939Navy Secrets
Phoney Drunk
1939Stronger Than Desire
Reporter (uncredited)
1939They Made Me a Criminal
Drunk Next to Grandma (uncredited)
1939Broadway Serenade
Jonathan (uncredited)
1939The Flying Deuces
Drunk Legionnaire
1939Blondie Takes a Vacation
Drunk on Train (uncredited)
1939Ex-Champ
Drunk in Barroom
1938Man-Proof
Drunk Sourpuss with Capon (uncredited)
1938Where the West Begins
Beano, Jack's Cellmate
1938Youth Takes a Fling
First Communist
1938Hard to Get
Drunk on Subway (uncredited)
1937Step Lively, Jeeves!
Max
1937Double or Nothing
Drunk
1937That’s My Story
Drunk
1936Our Relations
Drunk
1936Show Boat
1936Racing Blood
Legs