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.
Movies & TV Shows
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Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans (1927) — The Obtrusive Gentleman
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The Flying Deuces (1939) — Drunk Legionnaire
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She Done Him Wrong (1933) — Hungry Barfly (uncredited)
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Our Relations (1936) — Drunk
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Go West (1940) — Drunk in Saloon
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The Merry Widow (1934) — Drunken Man (uncredited)
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Scram! (1932) — Drunk
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Show Boat (1936)
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The Fixer Uppers (1935) — The Drunk
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The Live Ghost (1934) — Drunken sailor
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They Made Me a Criminal (1939) — Drunk Next to Grandma (uncredited)
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Punch Drunks (1934) — Fight Timekeeper (uncredited)
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City for Conquest (1940) — Radio Listener (uncredited)
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The Bat (1926) — Richard Fleming
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Movie Crazy (1932) — Customer Who Didn't Order Rabbit
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Feet First (1930) — Drunken clubman
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Billy the Kid (1941) — Saloon Janitor (uncredited)
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The Flapper (1920) — Tom Morran
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Riffraff (1936) — 'Ratsy'
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Broadway (1929) — Dolph
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Manhandled (1924) — Chip Thorndyke
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Five and Ten (1931) — Piggy - Wedding Guest (uncredited)
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The Greeks Had a Word for Them (1932) — Drunk
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The Villain Still Pursued Her (1940) — Mr. McGillicuddy - Drunk (uncredited)
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Escort Girl (1941) — Al, the Drunk (as Arthur Houseman)
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Night Life in Reno (1931) — Roy Carlton
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No Time for Comedy (1940) — Drunk Wanting Directions (uncredited)
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Man-Proof (1938) — Drunk Sourpuss with Capon (uncredited)
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No More Orchids (1932) — Serge
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Blondie Takes a Vacation (1939) — Drunk on Train (uncredited)
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Men Must Fight (1933) — Drunk on Ship
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Public Hero Number 1 (1935) — Scottsdale Bar Drunk (uncredited)
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Here Comes Cookie (1935) — Drunk (uncredited)
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The Intruder (1933) — Reggie Wayne
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Woman Wanted (1935) — Art - Waiter at Party (uncredited)
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Stronger Than Desire (1939) — Reporter (uncredited)
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Here Is My Heart (1934) — Waiter
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The Singing Fool (1928) — Blackie Joe
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The County Fair (1920) — Bruce Hammerhead
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Side Street (1929) — Silk Ruffo