Tom Fadden
Acting
🎂 1895-01-06
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.
Cast credits(101)
Silvan
1957
Cowboy
1959
1961
Cooper
1957
Beller
1957
Watchman
1957
1956
Milt Duffield
1956
Ezekial Waters
1958
Ezekiel Waters
1958
Barnett Collins
1956
Sergeant Hogan
1955
Livery Operator Cartwright
1958
Owen
1952
Circuit Judge Nield
1959
1954
Duffield
1955
Proprietor
1956
1963
McCord
1962
Ben Miller
1963
Ben Miller
1965
Harley
1955
1960
Silas Perry
1958
Tollhouse Keeper (uncredited)
1946
1953
Seth Griswold
1957
Sidney (uncredited)
1946
Obie Rune (uncredited)
1951
Gus Gustavson the Train Fireman
1953
Uncle Ira Lentz
1956
Herbie (uncredited)
1961
Justice of the Peace
1946
Sam Russell
1977
Stranger (uncredited)
1947
Diner Counterman Serving Parry (uncredited)
1947
Hank - Livery Stable Owner (uncredited)
1955
The Minister (uncredited)
1947
Man #1 at Crossing (uncredited)
1960
Homer Blackstone
1948
Harry Tate (uncredited)
1966
Trooper
1970
Mac - Horse Seller (uncredited)
1948
Mr. Willows
1969
Lem Claggett
1939
1948
Hobby (uncredited)
1943
Eddie Krinch (uncredited)
1945
Hammer
1943
Otto Gebhardt (uncredited)
1946
Bob Trammell (uncredited)
1950
Townsman
1940
Eli Jones
1959
Backwoodsman
1940
Jim Lane
1941
Postman Harkins
1957
Basement Club Waiter (uncredited)
1942
Express Agent
1950
Telegrapher at Coyete Creek (uncredited)
1948
Waiter
1948
Charlie Gephardt (uncredited)
1941
Zeb Hatfield
1942
Uncle Daniel
1960
Jedd Slocum
1960
Chick Noonan - Undertaker
1952
Purdy
1951
Mullen
1943
Bus Passenger
1948
Tom Douglas
1942
Verne
1939
Fire Chief (uncredited)
1944
Sheriff Murdock (uncredited)
1945
Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)
1938
Mr. Dill's Brother
1942
Jake Pearl
1942
Honza Kratky
1953
Harvey
1943
Nelson
1940
1952
Ab Follansbee
1948
Sheriff (uncredited)
1947
Wounded Gambler (uncredited)
1945
Kelly
1957
Village Loafer
1947
Stagecoach Driver
1942
Long
1944
Charlie
1947
Amos Wright
1947
Rhad Ramsey
1940
Tex Houston
1940
Tom 'Cyclone' Shaw
1942
Sam
1942
Sven (uncredited)
1942
Jalopy Driver
1938
Mr. Clyde - Mailman (uncredited)
1944
'Lode' MacKenzie
1945
Pucey Kintner
1940
Horace Glumm
1945
Capt. Walt
1942
Mr. Luther
1944