
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.

Perry Mason
TV • 1957

Perry Mason
TV • 1957

Perry Mason
TV • 1957

Bonanza
TV • 1959

The Virginian
TV • 1962

Maverick
TV • 1957

Cheyenne
TV • 1955

Petticoat Junction
TV • 1963

Rawhide
TV • 1959

Daniel Boone
TV • 1964

Lawman
TV • 1958

The Texan
TV • 1958

The Texan
TV • 1958

Gunsmoke
TV • 1955

Green Acres
TV • 1965

Mister Ed
TV • 1961

Studio 57
TV • 1954

The 20th Century Fox Hour
TV • 1955