Tom Fadden

About

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.

Known for

Perry MasonSeries • 1957BonanzaSeries • 1959The VirginianSeries • 1962MaverickSeries • 1957Petticoat JunctionSeries • 1963Four Star PlayhouseSeries • 1952CheyenneSeries • 1955Green AcresSeries • 1965Daniel BooneSeries • 1964RawhideSeries • 1959LawmanSeries • 1958GunsmokeSeries • 1955Mister EdSeries • 1961State TrooperSeries • 1956The TexanSeries • 1958The 20th Century Fox HourSeries • 1955Studio 57Series • 1954It's a Wonderful LifeMovie • 1946BroncoSeries • 1958The Tall ManSeries • 1960Broken ArrowSeries • 1956The Wonderful World of DisneySeries • 1954Invasion of the Body SnatchersMovie • 1956The Big SleepMovie • 1946