Arthur Housman (October 10, 1889 â€" April 8, 1942) was an American
actor in films during both the silent film era and the Golden Age of
Hollywood.Initially 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. Housman was thought to have an offscreen drinking problem,
as well, but he continued appearing in films until his death, his
final role (again playing a drunk) was in the low-budget exploitation
film Escort Girl made in 1941.Housman died of pneumonia at age 52. He
was married to Ellen Grubley (31 July 1893 â€" 21 May 1960) from 1919
until his death in 1942.
actor in films during both the silent film era and the Golden Age of
Hollywood.Initially 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. Housman was thought to have an offscreen drinking problem,
as well, but he continued appearing in films until his death, his
final role (again playing a drunk) was in the low-budget exploitation
film Escort Girl made in 1941.Housman died of pneumonia at age 52. He
was married to Ellen Grubley (31 July 1893 â€" 21 May 1960) from 1919
until his death in 1942.
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