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.
Recent movies
| # | Name | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Empire of the Ants (1977) | Sam Russell | 6 |
| 2 | A Big Hand for the Little Lady (1966) | Harry Tate (uncredited) | - |
| 3 | Pocketful of Miracles (1961) | Herbie (uncredited) | - |
| 4 | Flaming Star (1960) | Man #1 at Crossing (uncredited) | 7 |
| 5 | Baby Face Nelson (1957) | Postman Harkins | 5 |
| 6 | Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956) | Uncle Ira Lentz | 7.3 |
| 7 | The Tall Men (1955) | Hank - Livery Stable Owner (uncredited) | 5 |
| 8 | Devil's Doorway (1950) | Bob Trammell (uncredited) | 6 |
| 9 | The Hunted (1948) | Bus Passenger | 7 |
| 10 | Moonrise (1948) | Homer Blackstone | 5 |
| 11 | State of the Union (1948) | Waiter | 1 |
| 12 | Raw Deal (1948) | - | 7 |
| 13 | Dark Passage (1947) | Diner Counterman Serving Parry (uncredited) | 7 |
| 14 | That Hagen Girl (1947) | Village Loafer | - |
| 15 | Pursued (1947) | The Minister (uncredited) | 7 |
| 16 | The Big Sleep (1946) | Sidney (uncredited) | 7.2 |
| 17 | Dragonwyck (1946) | Otto Gebhardt (uncredited) | 7 |
| 18 | It's a Wonderful Life (1946) | Tollhouse Keeper (uncredited) | 8.2 |
| 19 | The Naughty Nineties (1945) | Wounded Gambler (uncredited) | 7 |
| 20 | A Medal for Benny (1945) | Eddie Krinch (uncredited) | - |
| 21 | Murder, He Says (1945) | Sheriff Murdock (uncredited) | - |
| 22 | In Society (1944) | Fire Chief (uncredited) | - |
| 23 | The Thin Man Goes Home (1944) | Train Passenger in Passageway (uncredited) | 9 |
| 24 | The Glass Key (1942) | Basement Club Waiter (uncredited) | 7 |
| 25 | Pardon My Sarong (1942) | Sven (uncredited) | - |
| 26 | My Favorite Blonde (1942) | Tom Douglas | 4 |
| 27 | The Shepherd of the Hills (1941) | Jim Lane | 8 |
| 28 | Congo Maisie (1940) | Nelson | - |
| 29 | Destry Rides Again (1939) | Lem Claggett | 7 |
