Quick Facts
Born:
1895-01-06
Birthplace:
Bayard, Iowa, USA
Credits:
104 Total Roles
Tom Fadden
Acting
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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.
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
It's a Wonderful Life
Tollhouse Keeper (uncredited)
Invasion of the Body Snatchers
Uncle Ira Lentz
The Big Sleep
Sidney (uncredited)
Bonanza
Cowboy
Dark Passage
Diner Counterman Serving Parry (uncredited)
Destry Rides Again
Lem Claggett
Pocketful of Miracles
Herbie (uncredited)
Perry Mason
Cooper
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Empire of the Ants MOVIE | Sam Russell |
| 1970 | Dirty Dingus Magee MOVIE | Trooper |
| 1969 | Flareup MOVIE | Mr. Willows |
| 1966 | A Big Hand for the Little Lady MOVIE | Harry Tate (uncredited) |
| 1965 | Green Acres TV | Ben Miller |
| 1964 | Daniel Boone TV | Sam Cooley |
| 1963 | Petticoat Junction TV | Ben Miller |
| 1963 | Temple Houston TV | Self |
| 1962 | The Virginian TV | McCord |
| 1961 | Pocketful of Miracles MOVIE | Herbie (uncredited) |