Tom Fadden

Tom Fadden

1895-01-06 – 1980-04-14 (age 85) Bayard, Iowa, USA
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Biography

Tom Fadden (January 6, 1895 โ€“ 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.

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Known For

It's a Wonderful Life
It's a Wonderful Life

1946

as Tollhouse Keeper (uncredited)

The Big Sleep
The Big Sleep

1946

as Sidney (uncredited)

Invasion of the Body Snatchers
Invasion of the Body Snatchers

1956

as Uncle Ira Lentz

Empire of the Ants
Empire of the Ants

1977

as Sam Russell

Pocketful of Miracles
Pocketful of Miracles

1961

as Herbie (uncredited)

Dragonwyck
Dragonwyck

1946

as Otto Gebhardt (uncredited)

Flareup
Flareup

1969

as Mr. Willows

Dark Passage
Dark Passage

1947

as Diner Counterman Serving Parry (uncredited)

Baby Face Nelson
Baby Face Nelson

1957

as Postman Harkins

Sundown Jim
Sundown Jim

1942

as Stagecoach Driver

The Tall Men
The Tall Men

1955

as Hank - Livery Stable Owner (uncredited)

A Big Hand for the Little Lady
A Big Hand for the Little Lady

1966

as Harry Tate (uncredited)

Singing Guns
Singing Guns

1950

as Express Agent

Vengeance Valley
Vengeance Valley

1951

as Obie Rune (uncredited)

The Shepherd of the Hills
Flaming Star
Flaming Star

1960

as Man #1 at Crossing (uncredited)

Edge of Darkness
Edge of Darkness

1943

as Hammer

Northern Pursuit
Northern Pursuit

1943

as Hobby (uncredited)

Drums in the Deep South
Destry Rides Again
Destry Rides Again

1939

as Lem Claggett