Tom Fadden
Acting
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.
Born: January 6, 1895
Place of Birth: Bayard, Iowa, USA
Known For
It's a Wonderful Life
George Bailey has spent his entire life giving to the people of Bedford Falls. All that prevents rich skinflint Mr. Potter from taking over the entire town is George's modest building and loan company. But on Christmas Eve the business's $8,000 is lost and George's troubles begin.
Tomorrow, the World!
German boy Emil comes to live with his American uncle who tries to teach the former Hitler Youth to reject Nazism.
The Wonderful World of Disney
Walt Disney Productions has produced an anthology television series under several different titles since 1954. The original version of the series premiered on ABC, Wednesday night, October 27, 1954. The show, which was hosted by Walt Disney until his death and then from 1996 to 2002 by then-CEO Michael Eisner (with one-off hosts or no hosts during other periods) has since aired continually as either a weekly program or an irregular series of specials on several networks and streaming services, most recently on ABC and Disney+. The show is the second longest showing prime-time program on American television, behind its rival, Hallmark Hall of Fame. However, Hallmark Hall of Fame was a weekly program only during its first five seasons, while Disney remained a weekly program for more than forty years.
Perry Mason
The cases of master criminal defense attorney Perry Mason and his staff who handled the most difficult of cases in the aid of the innocent.
Perry Mason
The cases of master criminal defense attorney Perry Mason and his staff who handled the most difficult of cases in the aid of the innocent.
Perry Mason
The cases of master criminal defense attorney Perry Mason and his staff who handled the most difficult of cases in the aid of the innocent.
The Big Sleep
Private Investigator Philip Marlowe is hired by wealthy General Sternwood regarding a matter involving his youngest daughter Carmen. Before the complex case is over, Marlowe sees murder, blackmail, deception, and what might be love.
Bonanza
The High-Sierra adventures of Ben Cartwright and his sons as they run and defend their ranch while helping the surrounding community.
Invasion of the Body Snatchers
A small-town doctor learns that the population of his community is being replaced by emotionless alien duplicates.
Pocketful of Miracles
A New York gangster and his girlfriend attempt to turn street beggar Apple Annie into a society lady when the peddler learns her daughter is marrying royalty.
Filmography
as Sam Russell
as Trooper
as Mr. Willows
as Harry Tate (uncredited)
as Ben Miller
as Ben Miller
as McCord
as Herbie (uncredited)
as Man #1 at Crossing (uncredited)
as Jedd Slocum
as Uncle Daniel
as Eli Jones
as Cowboy
as Circuit Judge Nield
as Livery Operator Cartwright
as Ezekial Waters
as Ezekiel Waters
as Silas Perry
as Postman Harkins
as Seth Griswold
as Silvan
as Cooper
as Beller
as Watchman
as Kelly
as Milt Duffield
as Uncle Ira Lentz
as Duffield
as Hank - Livery Stable Owner (uncredited)
as Sergeant Hogan
as Harley
as Uncle Daniel
as Honza Kratky
as Gus Gustavson the Train Fireman
as Chick Noonan - Undertaker
as Purdy
as Obie Rune (uncredited)
as Bob Trammell (uncredited)
as Express Agent
as Telegrapher at Coyete Creek (uncredited)
as Homer Blackstone
as Waiter
as Bus Passenger
as Ab Follansbee
as Mac - Horse Seller (uncredited)
as Sheriff (uncredited)
as Village Loafer
as Diner Counterman Serving Parry (uncredited)
as Amos Wright
as Charlie
as The Minister (uncredited)
as Stranger (uncredited)
as Tollhouse Keeper (uncredited)
as Sidney (uncredited)
as Justice of the Peace
as Otto Gebhardt (uncredited)
as 'Lode' MacKenzie
as Sheriff Murdock (uncredited)
as Wounded Gambler (uncredited)
as Horace Glumm
as Eddie Krinch (uncredited)
as Mr. Clyde - Mailman (uncredited)
as Train Passenger in Passageway (uncredited)
as Fire Chief (uncredited)
as Long
as Mr. Luther
as Hobby (uncredited)
as Mullen
as Harvey
as Hammer
as Zeb Hatfield
as Basement Club Waiter (uncredited)
as Sven (uncredited)
as Tom 'Cyclone' Shaw
as Tom Douglas
as Stagecoach Driver
as Sam
as Capt. Walt
as Jake Pearl
as Mr. Dill's Brother
as Jim Lane
as Charlie Gephardt (uncredited)
as Backwoodsman
as Townsman
as Tex Houston
as Pucey Kintner
as Rhad Ramsey
as Nelson
as Lem Claggett
as Verne
as Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)
as Jalopy Driver