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 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.
Acting
Movie
It's a Wonderful Life
as Tollhouse Keeper (uncredited)
1946
Movie
Invasion of the Body Snatchers
as Uncle Ira Lentz
1956
Movie
The Big Sleep
as Sidney (uncredited)
1946
TV
Bonanza
as Cowboy
1959
Movie
Dark Passage
as Diner Counterman Serving Parry (uncredited)
1947
Movie
Destry Rides Again
as Lem Claggett
1939
Movie
Pocketful of Miracles
as Herbie (uncredited)
1961
TV
Perry Mason
as Cooper
1957
TV
Perry Mason
as Beller
1957
TV
Perry Mason
as Watchman
1957
Movie
The Glass Key
as Basement Club Waiter (uncredited)
1942
Movie
Empire of the Ants
as Sam Russell
1977
Movie
Dragonwyck
as Otto Gebhardt (uncredited)
1946
TV
Gunsmoke
as Harley
1955
Movie
Raw Deal
1948
Movie
The Thin Man Goes Home
as Train Passenger in Passageway (uncredited)
1944
Movie
Pursued
as The Minister (uncredited)
1947
Movie
Flaming Star
as Man #1 at Crossing (uncredited)
1960
Movie
The Tall Men
as Hank - Livery Stable Owner (uncredited)
1955
Movie
A Big Hand for the Little Lady
as Harry Tate (uncredited)
1966
Movie
Moonrise
as Homer Blackstone
1948
Movie
State of the Union
as Waiter
1948
TV
Green Acres
as Ben Miller
1965
Movie
The Shepherd of the Hills
as Jim Lane
1941