Tom Fadden
Biography
Tom Fadden (January 6, 1895 – April 14, 1980) was an American actor. He performed on the legitimate stage, vaudeville, in films and on television during his long career. He would make his film debut with a small role in 1939's I Stole a Million. He would have his first memorable bit in his next film, Destry Rides Again, where in the opening scene he is playing cards, and is cheated when the character portrayed by Marlene Dietrich distracts him by spilling coffee in his lap. His film career would span almost forty years and encompass over 90 films, mostly in small or supporting roles, although with an occasional starring role, as in 1940's Zanzibar. His final acting credit was the 1977 science fiction horror film Empire of the Ants. Fadden died of natural causes on April 14, 1980 in Vero Beach, Florida.
Known For
Herbie (uncredited)
Pocketful of Miracles
Bob, the Big Horn Saloon Bartender
Devil's Doorway
Uncle Ira Lentz
Invasion of the Body Snatchers
Harvey
The Good Fellows
Mac - Horse Seller (uncredited)
Panhandle
Mr. Willows
Flareup
Charlie
Cheyenne
Lem Claggett
Destry Rides Again
Toughest Man in Arizona
Verne
I Stole a Million
Honza Kratky
Thy Neighbor's Wife
Trooper
Dirty Dingus Magee
Gus Gustavson the Train Fireman
Kansas Pacific
Nelson
Congo Maisie
Chick Noonan - Undertaker
The Lawless Breed
Mr. Clyde - Mailman (uncredited)
Tomorrow, the World!
Hobby (uncredited)
Northern Pursuit
Long
The Hairy Ape
Express Agent
Singing Guns
Homer Blackstone
Moonrise
Telegrapher at Coyete Creek (uncredited)
Whispering Smith
Tex Houston
Winners of the West
Man #1 at Crossing (uncredited)
Flaming Star
Village Loafer
That Hagen Girl
Tom Douglas
My Favorite Blonde
Jalopy Driver
Held For Ransom
Raw Deal
Tom 'Cyclone' Shaw
Wings for the Eagle
Eddie Krinch (uncredited)
A Medal for Benny
Mr. Luther
Henry Aldrich's Little Secret
Postman Harkins
Baby Face Nelson
Sam Russell
Empire of the Ants
Otto Gebhardt (uncredited)
Dragonwyck
Tollhouse Keeper (uncredited)
It's a Wonderful Life
Sheriff (uncredited)
The Judge Steps Out
Jedd Slocum
The Slowest Gun in the West
Kelly
The Hired Man
Eli Jones
Edge of Eternity
Purdy
Drums in the Deep South
Diner Counterman Serving Parry (uncredited)
Dark Passage
Harry Tate (uncredited)
A Big Hand for the Little Lady
Townsman
When the Daltons Rode
Capt. Walt
The Night Before the Divorce
Pucey Kintner
The Captain Is a Lady
Backwoodsman
The Howards of Virginia
Mr. Dill's Brother
Blondie Goes to College
Stagecoach Driver
Sundown Jim
Sam
Lone Star Ranger
Jim Lane
The Shepherd of the Hills
Mullen
A Lady Takes a Chance
'Lode' MacKenzie
The Royal Mounted Rides Again
Horace Glumm
Trail to Vengeance
Jake Pearl
The Remarkable Andrew
Zeb Hatfield
Fall In
Sidney (uncredited)
The Big Sleep
Amos Wright
Dragnet
Ab Follansbee
The Inside Story
Waiter
State of the Union
Justice of the Peace
The Well Groomed Bride
Bus Passenger
The Hunted
Hammer
Edge of Darkness
Sheriff Murdock (uncredited)
Murder, He Says
Basement Club Waiter (uncredited)
The Glass Key
The Minister (uncredited)
Pursued
Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)
Hard to Get
Sven (uncredited)
Pardon My Sarong
Fire Chief (uncredited)
In Society
Wounded Gambler (uncredited)
The Naughty Nineties
Rhad Ramsey
Zanzibar
Uncle Daniel
Toby Tyler or Ten Weeks with a Circus
Hank - Livery Stable Owner (uncredited)
The Tall Men
Obie Rune (uncredited)
Vengeance Valley
Stranger (uncredited)
California
Charlie Gephardt (uncredited)
Come Live with Me
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
74
Gender
Male
Birthday
1895-01-06
Place of Birth
Bayard, Iowa, USA
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