Tom Fadden
from Bayard, Iowa, USA
from Bayard, Iowa, USA
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.
Sam Russell
Trooper
Mr. Willows
Harry Tate (uncredited)
Herbie (uncredited)
Uncle Daniel
Jedd Slocum
Man #1 at Crossing (uncredited)
Eli Jones
Kelly
Postman Harkins
Uncle Ira Lentz
Hank - Livery Stable Owner (uncredited)
Gus Gustavson the Train Fireman
Honza Kratky
(Unknown)
Chick Noonan - Undertaker
Obie Rune (uncredited)
Purdy
Express Agent
Bob Trammell (uncredited)
Mac - Horse Seller (uncredited)
Ab Follansbee
Bus Passenger
Waiter
(Unknown)
Homer Blackstone
Telegrapher at Coyete Creek (uncredited)
Stranger (uncredited)
The Minister (uncredited)
Charlie
Amos Wright
Diner Counterman Serving Parry (uncredited)
Village Loafer
Sheriff (uncredited)
Otto Gebhardt (uncredited)
Justice of the Peace
Sidney (uncredited)
Tollhouse Keeper (uncredited)
Eddie Krinch (uncredited)
Horace Glumm
Wounded Gambler (uncredited)
Sheriff Murdock (uncredited)
'Lode' MacKenzie
Mr. Luther
Long
Fire Chief (uncredited)
Train Passenger in Passageway (uncredited)
Mr. Clyde - Mailman (uncredited)
Hammer
Harvey
Mullen
Hobby (uncredited)
Mr. Dill's Brother
Jake Pearl
Capt. Walt
Sam
Stagecoach Driver
Tom Douglas
Tom 'Cyclone' Shaw
Sven (uncredited)
Basement Club Waiter (uncredited)
Zeb Hatfield
Charlie Gephardt (uncredited)
Jim Lane
Nelson
Rhad Ramsey
Pucey Kintner
Tex Houston
Townsman
Backwoodsman
Verne
Lem Claggett
Jalopy Driver
Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)