Tom Fadden
Known For
Acting
Born
1895-01-06 in Bayard, Iowa, USA
Died
1980-04-14
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.
Most Known For
Perry Mason
as Cooper
Perry Mason
as Beller
Perry Mason
as Watchman
Bonanza
as Cowboy
Maverick
as Silvan
The Virginian
as McCord
Cheyenne
as Sergeant Hogan
Rawhide
as Circuit Judge Nield
Green Acres
as Ben Miller
Gunsmoke
as Harley
Petticoat Junction
as Ben Miller
The Texan
as Ezekial Waters
The Texan
as Ezekiel Waters
Lawman
as Livery Operator Cartwright
Four Star Playhouse
as Owen
It's a Wonderful Life
as Tollhouse Keeper (uncredited)
Studio 57
State Trooper
as Barnett Collins
Mister Ed