Trivia

His wife, Patricia Lake, was always introduced as the niece of Marion Davies. After Patricia's death, her will revealed she was instead the love child of Marion Davies and her long-time lover, William Randolph Hearst.

He had two children with his wife Patricia: Arthur Lake Jr. (born on March 1, 1943) and Marion Lake (born on Oct. 6, 1944).

Began his career as a dancer.

He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Radio at 6646 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California.

Younger brother of actress Florence Lake.

Had a pet dog in the late 1920s named Bummer.

Lake had had an informal association with homicide victim Elizabeth Short, known famously as The Black Dahlia. He was questioned by the LAPD during the murder investigation, and cleared of any suspicion.