Arthur Lake

Arthur Lake

Arthur Lake was an actor, writer, and producer known for his work in movies. He started his career in the circus and later transitioned to vaudeville before entering the film industry. His name was changed by the founder of Universal Pictures, Carl Laemmle.

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Profession :

Fiction Writer | Movie Actor | Soundtrack

Birthday :

April 17, 1905

Death Date:

January 09, 1987

Age :

81

Arthur Lake, an American actor, gained fame for his role as Dagwood Bumstead in the “Blondie” film series. With over 100 film appearances, including “It Happened One Night” and “The Thin Man,” Lake also acted in TV shows like “The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet.” In 1960, he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Born Arthur Silverlake, a family friend suggested he shorten his name to Lake for the stage. Besides his film and TV roles, he also voiced Dagwood Bumstead in a radio series from 1939 to 1950. Interestingly, Lake’s parents were circus acrobats, and he joined their act before transitioning to vaudeville and eventually landing in California. It was there that Carl Laemmle, the founder of Universal Pictures, changed his name to Lake.