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Arthur Lake

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Born: April 16, 1905
Died: January 9, 1987
From: 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

The Good Egg

Blondie Goes to College

The Return of Mr. Hook

Blondie Meets the Boss

On With the Show!

Blondie Takes a Vacation

Filmography

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1976

It's Showtime

Acting (Self (archive footage))

1968

The Movie Orgy

Acting (Dagwood (archive footage))

1957

Acting (Dagwood Bumstead) 26 EP

1954

Meet the Family

Acting (Arthur) Writing (Original Story)

1952

This Is Your Life

Acting (Self) 1 EP

1950

Beware of Blondie

Acting (Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead)

Blondie's Hero

Acting (Dagwood Bumstead)

1949

Blondie Hits the Jackpot

Acting (Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead)

Blondie's Big Deal

Acting (Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead)

1948

Blondie's Secret

Acting (Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead)

16 Fathoms Deep

Acting (Pete) Production (Producer)

The Ed Sullivan Show

Acting (Self) 1 EP

Blondie's Reward

Acting (Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead)

1947

Blondie's Anniversary

Acting (Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead)

Blondie in the Dough

Acting (Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead)

Blondie's Holiday

Acting (Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead)

Blondie's Big Moment

Acting (Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead)

1946

Blondie Knows Best

Acting (Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead)

Blondie's Lucky Day

Acting (Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead)

Peeks at Hollywood

1945

Life with Blondie

Acting (Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead)

The Good Egg

Acting (Mr. Hook (voice) (uncredited))

The Return of Mr. Hook

Acting (Mr. Hook)

Acting (Mr. Hook)

Leave It to Blondie

Acting (Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead)

The Big Show-Off

Acting (Sanford "Sandy" Elliott)

1944

3 Is a Family

Acting (Archie Whittaker)

Sailor's Holiday

Acting ('Marblehead' Tomkins)

The Ghost That Walks Alone

Acting (Eddie Grant)

1943

Footlight Glamour

Acting (Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead)

It's a Great Life

Acting (Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead)

1942

Blondie for Victory

Acting (Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead)