Tom Fadden
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.
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Full filmography
- Perry Mason (1957) as Cooper
- Perry Mason (1957) as Beller
- Perry Mason (1957) as Watchman
- Lawman (1958) as Livery Operator Cartwright
- Bonanza (1959) as Cowboy
- Petticoat Junction (1963) as Ben Miller
- Maverick (1957) as Silvan
- Green Acres (1965) as Ben Miller
- The Virginian (1962) as McCord
- Daniel Boone (1964) as Sam Cooley
- Rawhide (1959) as Circuit Judge Nield
- Four Star Playhouse (1952) as Owen
- Cheyenne (1955) as Sergeant Hogan
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Harley
- Mister Ed (1961)
- Bronco (1958) as Pop Kelly
- The Texan (1958) as Ezekial Waters
- The Texan (1958) as Ezekiel Waters
- It's a Wonderful Life (1946) as Tollhouse Keeper (uncredited)
- The 20th Century Fox Hour (1955) as Duffield
- The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) as Uncle Daniel
- Studio 57 (1954)
- State Trooper (1956) as Barnett Collins
- The Tall Man (1960)