Arthur Lake

Known for

Acting

Born

April 16, 1905

Birthplace

Corbin, Kentucky, USA

Died

January 9, 1987 (aged 81)

Biography

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.

Best known work

Topper

1937

True Confession

1937

The Ed Sullivan Show

1948

The Movie Orgy

1968

There Goes My Heart

1938

Indiscreet

1931

The Return of Mr. Hook

1945

The Bride's Play

1922

This Is Your Life

1952

Blondie Meets the Boss

1939

Filmography

TBA
Saxophobia
1976
It's Showtime
as Self (archive footage)
1968
The Movie Orgy
as Dagwood (archive footage)
1957
BlondieTV
as Dagwood Bumstead (26 episodes)
1954
Meet the Family
as Arthur, Original Story
1952
This Is Your LifeTV
as Self (1 episode)
1950
Beware of Blondie
as Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead
1950
Blondie's Hero
as Dagwood Bumstead
1949
Blondie Hits the Jackpot
as Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead
1949
Blondie's Big Deal
as Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead
1948
Blondie's Secret
as Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead
1948
16 Fathoms Deep
as Pete, Producer
1948
The Ed Sullivan ShowTV
as Self (1 episode)
1948
Blondie's Reward
as Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead
1947
Blondie's Anniversary
as Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead
1947
Blondie in the Dough
as Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead
1947
Blondie's Holiday
as Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead
1947
Blondie's Big Moment
as Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead
1946
Blondie Knows Best
as Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead
1946
Blondie's Lucky Day
as Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead
1946
Peeks at Hollywood
1945
Life with Blondie
as Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead
1945
The Return of Mr. Hook
as Mr. Hook
1945
Tokyo Woes
as Mr. Hook
1945
The Good Egg
as Mr. Hook (voice) (uncredited)