
Arthur Lake
Known for Acting · 90 credits
- Born
- 1905-04-16
- Died
- 1987-01-09
- Place of birth
- Corbin, Kentucky, USA
- Also known as
- Arthur William Silverlake · Arthur Silverlake Jr.
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.
Known For
TV Shows (3)
Movies (87)

The Movie Orgy
1968
as Dagwood (archive footage)

Annapolis Salute
1937
as Cuthbert "Tex" Clemens

Harold Teen
1928
as Harold Teen
Hop Along
1927
as Arthur

Blondie
1938
as Dagwood

It's Showtime
1976
as Self (archive footage)

Topper
1937
as Elevator Boy

Blondie's Hero
1950
as Dagwood Bumstead

Blondie's Lucky Day
1946
as Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead

Blondie Has Servant Trouble
1940
as Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead

Blondie in Society
1941
as Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead

Blondie's Reward
1948
as Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead

Life with Blondie
1945
as Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead
Night Owls
1929
as Arthur
Stop That Man
1928
as Tommy O'Brien

Blondie's Holiday
1947
as Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead

Sunday Night at the Trocadero
1937
as Arthur Lake
Harem Follies
1924

Blondie's Anniversary
1947
as Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead

Blondie for Victory
1942
as Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead

True Confession
1937
as Attendant (uncredited)

Blondie Takes a Vacation
1939
as Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead

The Bride's Play
1922
as Boy Throwing Roses (uncredited)

There Goes My Heart
1938
as Flash Fisher

Blondie Knows Best
1946
as Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead

The Count of Ten
1928
as Betty's Brother

23 1/2 Hours Leave
1937
as Sgt. Turner

Blondie's Big Moment
1947
as Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead

On With the Show!
1929
as Harold

Blondie Goes to College
1942
as Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead

California Straight Ahead
1925
as Camper

Lilac Time
1928
as The Unlucky One

Everybody's Doing It
1938
as Waldo

16 Fathoms Deep
1948
as Pete

Exiled to Shanghai
1937
as Bud

Tokyo Woes
1945
as Mr. Hook

Blondie in the Dough
1947
as Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead

Indiscreet
1931
as Buster Collins

Blondie Goes Latin
1941
as Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead

Blondie Hits the Jackpot
1949
as Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead

Women Must Dress
1935
as Janet's Friend

3 Is a Family
1944
as Archie Whittaker

Blondie's Blessed Event
1942
as Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead

Blondie Meets the Boss
1939
as Dagwood Bumstead

Blondie Plays Cupid
1940
as Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead

Blondie's Big Deal
1949
as Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead

Footlight Glamour
1943
as Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead

It's a Great Life
1943
as Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead
Meet the Family
1954
as Arthur
Hollywood Halfbacks
1931

Cheer Up and Smile
1930
as Eddie Fripp

Cradle Snatchers
1927
as Oscar
Hollywood or Bust
1928
as Horace

Blondie on a Budget
1940
as Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead

Girl o' My Dreams
1934
as Bobby Barnes

The Irresistible Lover
1927
as Jack Kennedy
Running Hollywood
1932
as Chief of Police

Blondie Brings Up Baby
1939
as Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead
A Free Ride
1925

Blondie's Secret
1948
as Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead

New Shoes
1936
as The Boy (uncredited)

Starlit Days at the Lido
1935
as Self

The Good Egg
1945
as Mr. Hook (voice) (uncredited)

The Air Circus
1928
as Speed Doolittle

Sporting Life
1925
as Peggy's Admirer in Audience (uncredited)

Beware of Blondie
1950
as Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead

Jack and the Beanstalk
1917

Leave It to Blondie
1945
as Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead

Orchids to You
1935
as Joe

The Big Show-Off
1945
as Sanford "Sandy" Elliott
Whose Baby?
1929
as Horace

Midshipman Jack
1933
as Allen S. Williams

Double Danger
1938
as Roy West

The Silver Streak
1934
as Crawford

Sailor's Holiday
1944
as 'Marblehead' Tomkins

The Return of Mr. Hook
1945
as Mr. Hook
Peek-A-Boo
1930

Rhumba Rhythm at the Hollywood La Conga
1939
as Himself (uncredited)

Tanned Legs
1929
as Bill

The Ghost That Walks Alone
1944
as Eddie Grant

Dance Hall
1929
as Tommy Flynn

Peeks at Hollywood
1946

She's My Weakness
1930
as Tommy Mills

Where Was I?
1925
as Jimmy

Skinner's Dress Suit
1926
as Tommy

I Cover Chinatown
1936
as Insurance Agent
The Winnah!
1934
as Arthur
About Arthur Lake
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. With 90 credits spanning from 1917 to 1976, Arthur Lake has appeared in 87 films and 3 TV shows.
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Most Popular Arthur Lake Movies
- The Movie Orgy (1968) — as Dagwood (archive footage)
- Annapolis Salute (1937) — as Cuthbert "Tex" Clemens
- Harold Teen (1928) — as Harold Teen
- Hop Along (1927) — as Arthur
- Blondie (1938) — as Dagwood
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