Tom Fadden
Tom Fadden (January 6, 1895 โ 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
Credits
- 1977 ยทEmpire of the Antsas Sam Russell
- 1970 ยทDirty Dingus Mageeas Trooper
- 1969 ยทFlareupas Mr. Willows
- 1966 ยทA Big Hand for the Little Ladyas Harry Tate (uncredited)
- 1965 ยทGreen Acresas Ben Miller
- 1963 ยทPetticoat Junctionas Ben Miller
- 1963 ยทTemple Houstonas
- 1962 ยทThe Virginianas McCord
- 1961 ยทPocketful of Miraclesas Herbie (uncredited)
- 1961 ยทMister Edas
- 1960 ยทFlaming Staras Man #1 at Crossing (uncredited)
- 1960 ยทThe Tall Manas
- 1960 ยทThe Slowest Gun in the Westas Jedd Slocum
- 1960 ยทToby Tyler or Ten Weeks with a Circusas Uncle Daniel
- 1959 ยทEdge of Eternityas Eli Jones
- 1959 ยทBonanzaas Cowboy
- 1958 ยทLawmanas Livery Operator Cartwright
- 1958 ยทCimarron Cityas Silas Perry
- 1957 ยทBaby Face Nelsonas Postman Harkins
- 1957 ยทCasey Jonesas Seth Griswold
- 1957 ยทMaverickas Silvan
- 1957 ยทPerry Masonas Cooper
- 1957 ยทPerry Masonas Beller
- 1957 ยทPerry Masonas Watchman
- 1957 ยทThe Hired Manas Kelly
- 1956 ยทBroken Arrowas
- 1956 ยทBroken Arrowas Milt Duffield
- 1956 ยทHey, Jeannie!as Proprietor
- 1956 ยทInvasion of the Body Snatchersas Uncle Ira Lentz
- 1955 ยทThe Tall Menas Hank - Livery Stable Owner (uncredited)
- 1955 ยทCheyenneas Sergeant Hogan
- 1955 ยทGunsmokeas Harley
- 1954 ยทStudio 57as
- 1953 ยทThy Neighbor's Wifeas Honza Kratky
- 1953 ยทKansas Pacificas Gus Gustavson the Train Fireman
- 1952 ยทThe Lawless Breedas Chick Noonan - Undertaker
- 1952 ยทToughest Man in Arizonaas
- 1952 ยทFour Star Playhouseas Owen
- 1951 ยทDrums in the Deep Southas Purdy
- 1951 ยทVengeance Valleyas Obie Rune (uncredited)
- 1950 ยทDevil's Doorwayas Bob, the Big Horn Saloon Bartender
- 1950 ยทSinging Gunsas Express Agent
- 1948 ยทWhispering Smithas Telegrapher at Coyete Creek (uncredited)
- 1948 ยทMoonriseas Homer Blackstone
- 1948 ยทRaw Dealas
- 1948 ยทState of the Unionas Waiter
- 1948 ยทThe Huntedas Bus Passenger
- 1948 ยทThe Inside Storyas Ab Follansbee
- 1948 ยทPanhandleas Mac - Horse Seller (uncredited)
- 1947 ยทThe Judge Steps Outas Sheriff (uncredited)
- 1947 ยทThat Hagen Girlas Village Loafer
- 1947 ยทDark Passageas Diner Counterman Serving Parry (uncredited)
- 1947 ยทDragnetas Amos Wright
- 1947 ยทCheyenneas Charlie
- 1947 ยทPursuedas The Minister (uncredited)
- 1947 ยทCaliforniaas Stranger (uncredited)
- 1946 ยทIt's a Wonderful Lifeas Tollhouse Keeper (uncredited)
- 1946 ยทThe Big Sleepas Sidney (uncredited)
- 1946 ยทThe Well Groomed Brideas Justice of the Peace
- 1946 ยทDragonwyckas Otto Gebhardt (uncredited)
- 1945 ยทThe Royal Mounted Rides Againas 'Lode' MacKenzie
- 1945 ยทMurder, He Saysas Sheriff Murdock (uncredited)
- 1945 ยทThe Naughty Ninetiesas Wounded Gambler (uncredited)
- 1945 ยทTrail to Vengeanceas Horace Glumm
- 1945 ยทA Medal for Bennyas Eddie Krinch (uncredited)
- 1944 ยทTomorrow, the World!as Mr. Clyde - Mailman (uncredited)
- 1944 ยทIn Societyas Fire Chief (uncredited)
- 1944 ยทThe Hairy Apeas Long
- 1944 ยทHenry Aldrich's Little Secretas Mr. Luther
- 1943 ยทNorthern Pursuitas Hobby (uncredited)
- 1943 ยทA Lady Takes a Chanceas Mullen
- 1943 ยทThe Good Fellowsas Harvey
- 1943 ยทEdge of Darknessas Hammer
- 1942 ยทFall Inas Zeb Hatfield
- 1942 ยทThe Glass Keyas Basement Club Waiter (uncredited)
- 1942 ยทPardon My Sarongas Sven (uncredited)
- 1942 ยทWings for the Eagleas Tom 'Cyclone' Shaw
- 1942 ยทMy Favorite Blondeas Tom Douglas
- 1942 ยทSundown Jimas Stagecoach Driver
- 1942 ยทLone Star Rangeras Sam
- 1942 ยทThe Night Before the Divorceas Capt. Walt
- 1942 ยทThe Remarkable Andrewas Jake Pearl
- 1942 ยทBlondie Goes to Collegeas Mr. Dill's Brother
- 1941 ยทThe Shepherd of the Hillsas Jim Lane
- 1941 ยทCome Live with Meas Charlie Gephardt (uncredited)
- 1940 ยทThe Howards of Virginiaas Backwoodsman
- 1940 ยทWhen the Daltons Rodeas Townsman
- 1940 ยทWinners of the Westas Tex Houston
- 1940 ยทThe Captain Is a Ladyas Pucey Kintner
- 1940 ยทZanzibaras Rhad Ramsey
- 1940 ยทCongo Maisieas Nelson
- 1939 ยทDestry Rides Againas Lem Claggett
- 1939 ยทI Stole a Millionas Verne
- 1938 ยทHard to Getas Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)
- 1938 ยทHeld For Ransomas Jalopy Driver