6.7
Movie
Acting
Arthur Lake
- Born
- Died
- (aged 81)
- Birthplace
- Corbin, Kentucky, USA
- Credits
- 92 titles
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.
Signature work
Known For
6.7
Movie
7.3
Movie
There Goes My Heart
6.1
Movie
Indiscreet
6.2
Movie
The Return of Mr. Hook
5.8
Movie
Blondie Meets the Boss
7.0
Movie
Blondie
5.2
Movie
Tokyo Woes
6.3
Movie
Blondie Takes a Vacation
6.2
Movie
Blondie on a Budget
6.6
Movie
Blondie Goes Latin
6.6
Movie
Blondie Goes to College
6.9
Movie
Blondie Brings Up Baby
6.4
Movie
Blondie in Society
6.8
Movie
Blondie Plays Cupid
4.5
Movie
Sunday Night at the Trocadero
7.0
Movie
Blondie Has Servant Trouble
6.9
Movie
Blondie Knows Best
6.4
Movie
Blondie's Lucky Day
Acting credits 91
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| TBA | Saxophobia Film | |
| 1976 | It's Showtime Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 1968 | The Movie Orgy Film | Dagwood (archive footage) |
| 1957 | Blondie TV | Dagwood Bumstead (26 ep) |
| 1954 | Meet the Family Film | Arthur |
| 1952 | This Is Your Life TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1950 | Beware of Blondie Film | Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead |
| 1950 | Blondie's Hero Film | Dagwood Bumstead |
| 1949 | Blondie Hits the Jackpot Film | Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead |
| 1949 | Blondie's Big Deal Film | Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead |
| 1948 | Blondie's Secret Film | Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead |
| 1948 | 16 Fathoms Deep Film | Pete |
| 1948 | The Ed Sullivan Show TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1948 | Blondie's Reward Film | Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead |
| 1947 | Blondie's Anniversary Film | Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead |
| 1947 | Blondie in the Dough Film | Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead |
| 1947 | Blondie's Holiday Film | Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead |
| 1947 | Blondie's Big Moment Film | Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead |
| 1946 | Blondie Knows Best Film | Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead |
| 1946 | Blondie's Lucky Day Film | Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead |
| 1946 | Peeks at Hollywood Film | |
| 1945 | Life with Blondie Film | Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead |
| 1945 | The Return of Mr. Hook Film | Mr. Hook |
| 1945 | Tokyo Woes Film | Mr. Hook |
| 1945 | The Good Egg Film | Mr. Hook (voice) (uncredited) |
| 1945 | Leave It to Blondie Film | Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead |
| 1945 | The Big Show-Off Film | Sanford "Sandy" Elliott |
| 1944 | 3 Is a Family Film | Archie Whittaker |
| 1944 | Sailor's Holiday Film | 'Marblehead' Tomkins |
| 1944 | The Ghost That Walks Alone Film | Eddie Grant |
| 1943 | Footlight Glamour Film | Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead |
| 1943 | It's a Great Life Film | Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead |
| 1942 | Blondie for Victory Film | Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead |
| 1942 | Blondie's Blessed Event Film | Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead |
| 1942 | Blondie Goes to College Film | Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead |
| 1941 | Blondie in Society Film | Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead |
| 1941 | Blondie Goes Latin Film | Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead |
| 1940 | Blondie Plays Cupid Film | Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead |
| 1940 | Blondie Has Servant Trouble Film | Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead |
| 1940 | Blondie on a Budget Film | Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead |
| 1939 | Blondie Brings Up Baby Film | Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead |
| 1939 | Rhumba Rhythm at the Hollywood La Conga Film | Himself (uncredited) |
| 1939 | Blondie Takes a Vacation Film | Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead |
| 1939 | Blondie Meets the Boss Film | Dagwood Bumstead |
| 1938 | Blondie Film | Dagwood |
| 1938 | There Goes My Heart Film | Flash Fisher |
| 1938 | Double Danger Film | Roy West |
| 1938 | Everybody's Doing It Film | Waldo |
| 1937 | True Confession Film | Attendant (uncredited) |
| 1937 | Exiled to Shanghai Film | Bud |
| 1937 | Sunday Night at the Trocadero Film | Arthur Lake |
| 1937 | Annapolis Salute Film | Cuthbert "Tex" Clemens |
| 1937 | Topper Film | Elevator Boy |
| 1937 | 23 1/2 Hours Leave Film | Sgt. Turner |
| 1936 | I Cover Chinatown Film | Insurance Agent |
| 1936 | New Shoes Film | The Boy (uncredited) |
| 1935 | Starlit Days at the Lido Film | Self |
| 1935 | Orchids to You Film | Joe |
| 1935 | Women Must Dress Film | Janet's Friend |
| 1934 | The Silver Streak Film | Crawford |
Crew credits 3
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Meet the Family Film | Original Story |
| 1948 | 16 Fathoms Deep Film | Producer |
| 1935 | It's a Great Life Film | Story |