Tom Fadden
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.
Acting
1977
Sam Russell
1970
Trooper
1969
Mr. Willows
1966
Harry Tate (uncredited)
1965
Ben Miller
1963
Ben Miller
1963
Unknown
1962
McCord
1961
Herbie (uncredited)
1961
Unknown
1960
Man #1 at Crossing (uncredited)
1960
Unknown
1960
Uncle Daniel
1959
Eli Jones
1959
Cowboy
1959
Circuit Judge Nield
1958
Livery Operator Cartwright
1958
Ezekial Waters
1958
Ezekiel Waters
1958
Silas Perry
1957
Postman Harkins
1957
Seth Griswold
1957
Silvan
1957
Watchman
1957
Beller
1957
Cooper
1956
Unknown
1956
Milt Duffield
1956
Barnett Collins
1956
Proprietor
1956
Uncle Ira Lentz
1955
Duffield
1955
Hank - Livery Stable Owner (uncredited)
1955
Sergeant Hogan
1955
Harley
1954
Unknown
1953
Gus Gustavson the Train Fireman
1953
Unknown
1952
Chick Noonan - Undertaker
1952
1951
1951
Obie Rune (uncredited)
1950
Bob Trammell (uncredited)
1950
Express Agent
1948
Telegrapher at Coyete Creek (uncredited)
1948
Homer Blackstone
1948
Unknown
1948
Waiter
1948
Bus Passenger
1948
Mac - Horse Seller (uncredited)
1947
Village Loafer
1947
Diner Counterman Serving Parry (uncredited)
1947
Charlie
1947
The Minister (uncredited)
1946
Tollhouse Keeper (uncredited)
1946
Sidney (uncredited)
1946
Otto Gebhardt (uncredited)
1945
Sheriff Murdock (uncredited)
1945
Wounded Gambler (uncredited)
1945
Eddie Krinch (uncredited)
1944
Fire Chief (uncredited)
1944
Long
1943
Hobby (uncredited)
1943
Hammer
1942
Basement Club Waiter (uncredited)
1942
Sven (uncredited)
1942
Tom 'Cyclone' Shaw
1942
Tom Douglas
1942
Stagecoach Driver
1941
Jim Lane
1941
Charlie Gephardt (uncredited)
1940
Backwoodsman
1940
Townsman
1940
Pucey Kintner
1939
Lem Claggett
1938
Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)
Infos
Tom Fadden
Male
1/6/1895
4/14/1980