Tom Fadden
Acting
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.
Born: January 6, 1895
Place of Birth: Bayard, Iowa, USA
Known For
Filmography
as Sam Russell
as Trooper
as Mr. Willows
as Harry Tate (uncredited)
as Ben Miller
as Ben Miller
as McCord
as Herbie (uncredited)
as Man #1 at Crossing (uncredited)
as Jedd Slocum
as Uncle Daniel
as Eli Jones
as Cowboy
as Circuit Judge Nield
as Livery Operator Cartwright
as Ezekial Waters
as Ezekiel Waters
as Silas Perry
as Postman Harkins
as Seth Griswold
as Silvan
as Cooper
as Beller
as Watchman
as Kelly
as Milt Duffield
as Uncle Ira Lentz
as Duffield
as Hank - Livery Stable Owner (uncredited)
as Sergeant Hogan
as Harley
as Honza Kratky
as Gus Gustavson the Train Fireman
as Chick Noonan - Undertaker
as Purdy
as Obie Rune (uncredited)
as Bob Trammell (uncredited)
as Express Agent
as Telegrapher at Coyete Creek (uncredited)
as Homer Blackstone
as Waiter
as Bus Passenger
as Ab Follansbee
as Mac - Horse Seller (uncredited)
as Sheriff (uncredited)
as Village Loafer
as Diner Counterman Serving Parry (uncredited)
as Amos Wright
as Charlie
as The Minister (uncredited)
as Stranger (uncredited)
as Tollhouse Keeper (uncredited)
as Sidney (uncredited)
as Justice of the Peace
as Otto Gebhardt (uncredited)
as 'Lode' MacKenzie
as Sheriff Murdock (uncredited)
as Wounded Gambler (uncredited)
as Horace Glumm
as Eddie Krinch (uncredited)
as Mr. Clyde - Mailman (uncredited)
as Fire Chief (uncredited)
as Long
as Mr. Luther
as Hobby (uncredited)
as Mullen
as Harvey
as Hammer
as Zeb Hatfield
as Basement Club Waiter (uncredited)
as Sven (uncredited)
as Tom 'Cyclone' Shaw
as Tom Douglas
as Stagecoach Driver
as Sam
as Capt. Walt
as Jake Pearl
as Mr. Dill's Brother
as Jim Lane
as Charlie Gephardt (uncredited)
as Backwoodsman
as Townsman
as Tex Houston
as Pucey Kintner
as Rhad Ramsey
as Nelson
as Lem Claggett
as Verne
as Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)
as Jalopy Driver