Cast & creator
Arthur Lake
Best known for The Ed Sullivan Show, This Is Your Life, Blondie
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.
Also known as: Arthur William Silverlake, Arthur Silverlake Jr.
91
film credits
3
television credits
91
1917–1976 · acting roles
6.7
average across scored titles
Signature credits
Known for
Across film & television
Filmography (94)
Showing 94 of 94 credits
The Ed Sullivan Show
Self
1948
This Is Your Life
Self
1952
Blondie
Dagwood Bumstead
1957
Topper
Elevator Boy
1937
The Movie Orgy
Dagwood (archive footage)
1968
Blondie
Dagwood
1938
There Goes My Heart
Flash Fisher
1938
Annapolis Salute
Cuthbert "Tex" Clemens
1937
It's Showtime
Self (archive footage)
1976
Blondie on a Budget
Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead
1940
3 Is a Family
Archie Whittaker
1944
Blondie Brings Up Baby
Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead
1939
Blondie Hits the Jackpot
Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead
1949
Blondie Has Servant Trouble
Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead
1940
Starlit Days at the Lido
Self
1935
Blondie's Lucky Day
Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead
1946
23 1/2 Hours Leave
Sgt. Turner
1937
It's a Great Life
Story
1935
Blondie's Big Moment
Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead
1947
The Count of Ten
Betty's Brother
1928
Sunday Night at the Trocadero
Arthur Lake
1937
Blondie Goes to College
Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead
1942
Harold Teen
Harold Teen
1928
The Bride's Play
Boy Throwing Roses (uncredited)
1922
Tokyo Woes
Mr. Hook
1945
Everybody's Doing It
Waldo
1938
Blondie Meets the Boss
Dagwood Bumstead
1939Harem Follies
1924
Skinner's Dress Suit
Tommy
1926
Blondie in the Dough
Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead
1947Saxophobia
Blondie's Blessed Event
Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead
1942
The Big Show-Off
Sanford "Sandy" Elliott
1945
The Ghost That Walks Alone
Eddie Grant
1944
It's a Great Life
Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead
1943
Life with Blondie
Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead
1945
Blondie Knows Best
Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead
1946
True Confession
Attendant (uncredited)
1937
Leave It to Blondie
Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead
1945
Blondie's Big Deal
Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead
1949Night Owls
Arthur
1929
Blondie Takes a Vacation
Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead
1939
New Shoes
The Boy (uncredited)
1936
Jack and the Beanstalk
1917
Cheer Up and Smile
Eddie Fripp
1930
Girl o' My Dreams
Bobby Barnes
1934Hop Along
Arthur
1927
Blondie for Victory
Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead
1942
Blondie's Reward
Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead
1948
Rhumba Rhythm at the Hollywood La Conga
Himself (uncredited)
1939
On With the Show!
Harold
1929
She's My Weakness
Tommy Mills
1930
The Return of Mr. Hook
Mr. Hook
1945
Sailor's Holiday
'Marblehead' Tomkins
1944
Blondie's Hero
Dagwood Bumstead
1950
Blondie's Anniversary
Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead
1947
Blondie in Society
Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead
1941
Dance Hall
Tommy Flynn
1929
Blondie Goes Latin
Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead
1941Running Hollywood
Chief of Police
1932
Blondie's Holiday
Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead
1947
Tanned Legs
Bill
1929
Midshipman Jack
Allen S. Williams
1933
16 Fathoms Deep
Pete
194816 Fathoms Deep
Producer
1948Hollywood Halfbacks
1931
Lilac Time
The Unlucky One
1928
Double Danger
Roy West
1938Whose Baby?
Horace
1929
The Good Egg
Mr. Hook (voice) (uncredited)
1945
The Silver Streak
Crawford
1934
Sporting Life
Peggy's Admirer in Audience (uncredited)
1925
The Irresistible Lover
Jack Kennedy
1927Stop That Man
Tommy O'Brien
1928
Footlight Glamour
Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead
1943
Blondie Plays Cupid
Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead
1940
Exiled to Shanghai
Bud
1937
Beware of Blondie
Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead
1950
Women Must Dress
Janet's Friend
1935
The Air Circus
Speed Doolittle
1928
Meet the Family
Arthur
1954Meet the Family
Original Story
1954
Indiscreet
Buster Collins
1931
Cradle Snatchers
Oscar
1927
Where Was I?
Jimmy
1925
Blondie's Secret
Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead
1948
I Cover Chinatown
Insurance Agent
1936
Orchids to You
Joe
1935
Peeks at Hollywood
1946
California Straight Ahead
Camper
1925Hollywood or Bust
Horace
1928Peek-A-Boo
1930A Free Ride
1925
The Winnah!
Arthur
1934