Arthur Lake
Acting Born Apr 16, 1905 Died Jan 9, 1987 Corbin, Kentucky, USA 93 credits
Biography
Arthur Lake works in acting. Born April 16, 1905 in Corbin, Kentucky, USA. Died January 9, 1987. Archytele tracks 93 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
It's Showtime
The Movie Orgy
Blondie
Meet the FamilyMeet the Family · Original Story
This Is Your Life
Blondie's HeroBeware of Blondie
Blondie Hits the JackpotBlondie's Big Deal
The Ed Sullivan ShowBlondie's Reward16 Fathoms Deep16 Fathoms Deep · ProducerBlondie's Secret
Blondie's HolidayBlondie's Big MomentBlondie's AnniversaryBlondie in the Dough
Blondie's Lucky DayBlondie Knows BestPeeks at Hollywood
Tokyo WoesLife with BlondieThe Good EggThe Big Show-OffThe Return of Mr. Hook
3 Is a FamilySailor's HolidayThe Ghost That Walks Alone
Footlight GlamourIt's a Great Life
Blondie for VictoryBlondie Goes to CollegeBlondie's Blessed Event
Blondie in SocietyBlondie Goes Latin
Blondie Has Servant TroubleBlondie on a BudgetBlondie Plays Cupid
Blondie Takes a VacationBlondie Meets the BossRhumba Rhythm at the Hollywood La CongaBlondie Brings Up Baby
BlondieThere Goes My HeartEverybody's Doing ItDouble Danger
Annapolis SaluteTopper23 1/2 Hours LeaveSunday Night at the TrocaderoTrue Confession
New ShoesI Cover Chinatown
Women Must DressIt's a Great Life · StoryOrchids to YouStarlit Days at the Lido
Girl o' My DreamsThe Silver StreakThe Winnah!
Midshipman Jack
Running Hollywood
IndiscreetHollywood Halfbacks
Cheer Up and SmileShe's My WeaknessPeek-A-Boo
Night OwlsOn With the Show!Whose Baby?Dance HallTanned Legs
Harold TeenLilac TimeStop That ManThe Count of TenThe Air Circus
Hop AlongCradle SnatchersThe Irresistible Lover
Skinner's Dress Suit
Full Filmography
93 titles- It's Showtime (1976) as Self (archive footage)
- The Movie Orgy (1968) as Dagwood (archive footage)
- Blondie (1957) as Dagwood Bumstead
- Meet the Family (1954) as Arthur
- Meet the Family (1954) Original Story
- This Is Your Life (1952) as Self
- Blondie's Hero (1950) as Dagwood Bumstead
- Beware of Blondie (1950) as Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead
- Blondie Hits the Jackpot (1949) as Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead
- Blondie's Big Deal (1949) as Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self
- Blondie's Reward (1948) as Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead
- 16 Fathoms Deep (1948) as Pete
- 16 Fathoms Deep (1948) Producer
- Blondie's Secret (1948) as Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead
- Blondie's Holiday (1947) as Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead
- Blondie's Big Moment (1947) as Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead
- Blondie's Anniversary (1947) as Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead
- Blondie in the Dough (1947) as Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead
- Blondie's Lucky Day (1946) as Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead
- Blondie Knows Best (1946) as Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead
- Peeks at Hollywood (1946)
- Tokyo Woes (1945) as Mr. Hook
- Life with Blondie (1945) as Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead
- The Good Egg (1945) as Mr. Hook (voice) (uncredited)
- The Big Show-Off (1945) as Sanford "Sandy" Elliott
- The Return of Mr. Hook (1945) as Mr. Hook
- Leave It to Blondie (1945) as Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead
- 3 Is a Family (1944) as Archie Whittaker
- Sailor's Holiday (1944) as 'Marblehead' Tomkins
- The Ghost That Walks Alone (1944) as Eddie Grant
- Footlight Glamour (1943) as Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead
- It's a Great Life (1943) as Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead
- Blondie for Victory (1942) as Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead
- Blondie Goes to College (1942) as Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead
- Blondie's Blessed Event (1942) as Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead
- Blondie in Society (1941) as Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead
- Blondie Goes Latin (1941) as Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead
- Blondie Has Servant Trouble (1940) as Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead
- Blondie on a Budget (1940) as Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead
- Blondie Plays Cupid (1940) as Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead
- Blondie Takes a Vacation (1939) as Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead
- Blondie Meets the Boss (1939) as Dagwood Bumstead
- Rhumba Rhythm at the Hollywood La Conga (1939) as Himself (uncredited)
- Blondie Brings Up Baby (1939) as Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead
- Blondie (1938) as Dagwood
- There Goes My Heart (1938) as Flash Fisher
- Everybody's Doing It (1938) as Waldo
- Double Danger (1938) as Roy West
- Annapolis Salute (1937) as Cuthbert "Tex" Clemens
- Topper (1937) as Elevator Boy
- 23 1/2 Hours Leave (1937) as Sgt. Turner
- Sunday Night at the Trocadero (1937) as Arthur Lake
- True Confession (1937) as Attendant (uncredited)
- Exiled to Shanghai (1937) as Bud
- New Shoes (1936) as The Boy (uncredited)
- I Cover Chinatown (1936) as Insurance Agent
- Women Must Dress (1935) as Janet's Friend
- It's a Great Life (1935) Story
- Orchids to You (1935) as Joe
- Starlit Days at the Lido (1935) as Self
- Girl o' My Dreams (1934) as Bobby Barnes
- The Silver Streak (1934) as Crawford
- The Winnah! (1934) as Arthur
- Midshipman Jack (1933) as Allen S. Williams
- Running Hollywood (1932) as Chief of Police
- Indiscreet (1931) as Buster Collins
- Hollywood Halfbacks (1931)
- Cheer Up and Smile (1930) as Eddie Fripp
- She's My Weakness (1930) as Tommy Mills
- Peek-A-Boo (1930)
- Night Owls (1929) as Arthur
- On With the Show! (1929) as Harold
- Whose Baby? (1929) as Horace
- Dance Hall (1929) as Tommy Flynn
- Tanned Legs (1929) as Bill
- Harold Teen (1928) as Harold Teen
- Lilac Time (1928) as The Unlucky One
- Stop That Man (1928) as Tommy O'Brien
- The Count of Ten (1928) as Betty's Brother
- The Air Circus (1928) as Speed Doolittle
- Hollywood or Bust (1928) as Horace
- Hop Along (1927) as Arthur
- Cradle Snatchers (1927) as Oscar
- The Irresistible Lover (1927) as Jack Kennedy
- Skinner's Dress Suit (1926) as Tommy
- California Straight Ahead (1925) as Camper
- A Free Ride (1925)
- Sporting Life (1925) as Peggy's Admirer in Audience (uncredited)
- Where Was I? (1925) as Jimmy
- Harem Follies (1924)
- The Bride's Play (1922) as Boy Throwing Roses (uncredited)
- Jack and the Beanstalk (1917)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Arthur Lake best known for?
Arthur Lake is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Movie Orgy (1968), Carry On Behind (1975), Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009), Blondie's Hero (1950).
When and where was Arthur Lake born?
Arthur Lake was born on April 16, 1905 in Corbin, Kentucky, USA. They passed away on January 9, 1987.
How many credits does Arthur Lake have?
Arthur Lake has accumulated over 93 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1922 to 1976.
What is Arthur Lake's background in cinema and television?
Arthur Lake (April 17, 1905 – January 9, 1987) was an American actor known best for bringing Dagwood Bumstead, the bumbling husband of Blondie, to life in film, radio and television.
Arthur Lake by the numbers
93credits
90films
3TV series
1917–1976active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Footlight Glamour (1943) as Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead — aged about 38
- It's a Great Life (1943) as Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead — aged about 38
- Blondie for Victory (1942) as Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead — aged about 37
- Blondie Hits the Jackpot (1949) as Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead — aged about 44
- Blondie's Blessed Event (1942) as Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead — aged about 37
- Blondie Has Servant Trouble (1940) as Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead — aged about 35
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