About Art Fowler
Lived 1902 – 1953 (aged 50–51). Art Fowler was an American actor, musician, ukulelist and singer.
Arthur Gladstone "Dustbowl" Fowler (1902 – April 1953 ) was an American actor and musician.
Career
Foweler was known as "The Wizard of the Ukulele." He played tenor ukulele accompanied by a gentle croon. Among his hits are No Wonder She's a Blushing Bride, "Crazy Words, Crazy Tune" and "Just a Bird's Eye View of My Old Kentucky Home".
Fowler took up ukulele around 1922, playing professionally from 1925 with his first professional performance at the Metropolitan Picture House in Los Angeles. He went on to tour internationally and in 1927 he traveled to England for a series of performances after being discovered by Gerald Samson while performing in New York City.
He and Haig reportedly ran antique shops in Newport, RI and Manhattan after she left the stage in 1931.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Art Fowler?
American actor, crooner, ukulelist (1902-1953)
When was Art Fowler born?
Art Fowler was born in 1902 in Harrah.
When did Art Fowler die?
Art Fowler died on 4 April 1953.
What was Art Fowler's occupation?
Art Fowler was an actor, musician, ukulelist and singer.
What nationality was Art Fowler?
Art Fowler was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Art Fowler. https://biography.guide/art-fowler/
MLA: "Art Fowler." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/art-fowler/.
Chicago: "Art Fowler." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/art-fowler/.
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