Tom Fadden
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 w
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.
Born
Jan 06, 1895
Bayard, Iowa, USA
Died
Apr 14, 1980
Known For
Acting
Movies
75 acting
0 crew
Popularity
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Known For
It's a Wonderful Life
1946
as Tollhouse Keeper (uncredited)
The Big Sleep
1946
as Sidney (uncredited)
Invasion of the Body Snatchers
1956
as Uncle Ira Lentz
Empire of the Ants
1977
as Sam Russell
Dark Passage
1947
as Diner Counterman Serving Parry (uncredited)
Flaming Star
1960
as Man #1 at Crossing (uncredited)
Destry Rides Again
1939
as Lem Claggett
Pocketful of Miracles
1961
as Herbie (uncredited)
The Thin Man Goes Home
1944
as Train Passenger in Passageway (uncredited)
The Glass Key
1942
as Basement Club Waiter (uncredited)
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