Ward Bond
April 9, 1903 (121 years old) in Benkelman, Nebraska, USA
โFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Wardell Edwin Bond (April 9, 1903 โ November 5, 1960) was an American film character actor whose rugged appearance and easygoing charm were featured in more than 200 films, as well as in the NBC television series Wagon Train from 1957 to 1961. Among his best-remembered roles are Bert the cop in Frank Capra's It's a Wonderful Life (1946) and Captain Clayton in John Ford's The Searchers (1956).
Known For
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- 2015 ยทIngrid Bergman: In Her Own Wordsas Self (archive footage)
- 2005 ยทThe Adventures of Errol Flynnas John L. Sullivan (archive footage)
- 2004 ยทBattlegroundas Quincannon (archive footage)
- 2000 ยทJohn Wayne-A Life on Filmas Self (archive footage)
- 2000 ยทGolden Saddles, Silver Spursas (archive footage)
- 1983 ยทHollywood Out-takes and Rare Footageas Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- 1971 ยทDirected by John Fordas (archive footage)
- 1960 ยทThe Colter Craven Storyas
- 1959 ยทAlias Jesse Jamesas Major Seth Adams (uncredited)
- 1959 ยทRio Bravoas Pat Wheeler
- 1958 ยทChina Dollas Father Cairns
- 1957 ยทWagon Trainas Major Seth Adams
- 1957 ยทThe Wings of Eaglesas John Dodge
- 1957 ยทThe Halliday Brandas Big Dan Halliday
- 1957 ยทThe Growler Storyas Quincannon
- 1956 ยทPillars of the Skyas Dr. Joseph Holden
- 1956 ยทDakota Incidentas Sen. Blakely
- 1956 ยทThe Steve Allen Showas Self - Wagon Train
- 1956 ยทThe Steve Allen Showas Self - Western Skit
- 1956 ยทThe Searchersas Rev. Capt. Samuel Johnston Clayton
- 1955 ยทA Man Aloneas Sheriff Gil Corrigan
- 1955 ยทScreen Director's Playhouseas Larry 'Buck' Goodhue
- 1955 ยทStar Stageas Patterson
- 1955 ยทMister Robertsas Dowdy
- 1955 ยทThe Red, White and Blue Lineas Narrator
- 1955 ยทThe Long Gray Lineas Captain Herman Kohler
- 1954 ยทThe Bob Mathias Storyas Coach Virgil Jackson
- 1954 ยทClimax!as Sheriff Ab Kale
- 1954 ยทJohnny Guitaras John McIvers
- 1954 ยทGypsy Coltas Frank MacWade
- 1953 ยทHondoas Bufallo Baker
- 1953 ยทBlowing Wildas Dutch Peterson
- 1953 ยทThe Moonlighteras Cole Gardner
- 1953 ยทThe Christophersas
- 1953 ยทGeneral Electric Theateras
- 1952 ยทThunderbirdsas Lt. John McCreery
- 1952 ยทThe Ford Television Theatreas Hank Fetterman
- 1952 ยทThe Ford Television Theatreas Lt. Pannetti
- 1952 ยทCavalcade of Americaas M / Sgt. Lou Diamond
- 1952 ยทCavalcade of Americaas Harvey Kendall
- 1952 ยทHellgateas Lt. Tod Voorhees
- 1952 ยทThe Quiet Manas Father Peter Lonergan
- 1952 ยทThe Gulf Playhouseas
- 1952 ยทThe McGurk Wayas Dan McGurk 4th
- 1951 ยทOn Dangerous Groundas Walter Brent
- 1951 ยทSchlitz Playhouse of Starsas Capt. Parker
- 1951 ยทSchlitz Playhouse of Starsas Sam Stover
- 1951 ยทSchlitz Playhouse of Starsas Ivan Kergosen
- 1951 ยทBullfighter and the Ladyas Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
- 1951 ยทOnly the Valiantas Cpl. Timothy Gilchrist
- 1951 ยทThe Great Missouri Raidas Maj. Marshal Trowbridge
- 1951 ยทOperation Pacificas John "Pop" Perry
- 1950 ยทThe Bigelow Theatreas
- 1950 ยทKiss Tomorrow Goodbyeas Inspector Charles Weber
- 1950 ยทWagon Masteras Elder Wiggs
- 1950 ยทRiding Highas Lee
- 1950 ยทSinging Gunsas Sheriff Jim Caradac
- 1949 ยทThe Silver Theatreas
- 1949 ยทSuspenseas Bill Meeker
- 1948 ยท3 Godfathersas Perley 'Buck' Sweet
- 1948 ยทJoan of Arcas La Hire
- 1948 ยทThe Time of Your Lifeas McCarthy
- 1948 ยทTap Rootsas Hoab Dabney
- 1948 ยทFort Apacheas Sgt. Maj. Michael O'Rourke
- 1948 ยทSins of the Fathersas
- 1947 ยทThe Fugitiveas James Calvert, aka 'El Gringo'
- 1947 ยทUnconqueredas John Fraser
- 1946 ยทIt's a Wonderful Lifeas Bert
- 1946 ยทMy Darling Clementineas Morgan Earp
- 1946 ยทCanyon Passageas Honey Bragg
- 1945 ยทDakotaas Jim Bender
- 1945 ยทThey Were Expendableas "Boats" Mulcahey, Chief Boatswain's Mate
- 1944 ยทTall in the Saddleas 'Judge' Robert Garvey
- 1944 ยทHome in Indianaas Jed Bruce
- 1944 ยทThe Fighting Sullivansas Lt. Cmdr. Robinson
- 1943 ยทA Guy Named Joeas Al Yackey
- 1943 ยทThey Came to Blow Up Americaas FBI Chief Craig
- 1943 ยทSlightly Dangerousas Jimmy
- 1943 ยทHello, Frisco, Helloas Sharkey
- 1942 ยทGentleman Jimas John L. Sullivan
- 1942 ยทHitler- Dead or Aliveas Steve Maschick
- 1942 ยทSin Townas Rock Delaney
- 1942 ยทTen Gentlemen from West Pointas Sgt. Scully
- 1942 ยทThe Falcon Takes Overas Moose Malloy (Uncredited)
- 1942 ยทWild Bill Hickok Ridesas Sheriff Edmunds
- 1941 ยทSwamp Wateras Tim Dorson
- 1941 ยทThe Maltese Falconas Det. Tom Polhaus
- 1941 ยทSergeant Yorkas Ike Botkin
- 1941 ยทDoctors Don't Tellas Barney Millen
- 1941 ยทManpoweras Eddie Adams
- 1941 ยทThe Shepherd of the Hillsas Wash Gibbs
- 1941 ยทA Man Betrayedas Floyd, Amato's Goon
- 1941 ยทTobacco Roadas Lov Bensey
- 1941 ยทKnow For Sureas patient
- 1940 ยทSanta Fe Trailas Townley
- 1940 ยทThe Long Voyage Homeas Yank
- 1940 ยทCity for Conquestas First Policeman (uncredited)
- 1940 ยทKit Carsonas Ape
- 1940 ยทSailor's Ladyas Shore Patrolman (uncredited)
- 1940 ยทThe Mortal Stormas Franz
- 1940 ยทBuck Benny Rides Againas First Outlaw
- 1940 ยทVirginia Cityas Confederate Sergeant Checking Passengers (uncredited)
- 1940 ยทThe Grapes of Wrathas (uncredited)
- 1940 ยทLittle Old New Yorkas Regan
- 1939 ยทThe Cisco Kid and the Ladyas Walton
- 1939 ยทGone with the Windas Tom the Yankee Captain
- 1939 ยทDrums Along the Mohawkas Adam Hartman
- 1939 ยทHeaven with a Barbed Wire Fenceas Hunk
- 1939 ยทDust Be My Destinyas First Thug on Train (uncredited)
- 1939 ยทFrontier Marshalas Town Marshal
- 1939 ยทWaterfrontas Mart Hendler
- 1939 ยทYoung Mr. Lincolnas John Palmer Cass
- 1939 ยทThe Girl from Mexicoas Mexican Pete
- 1939 ยทThe Kid from Kokomoas Ladislaw Klewicki
- 1939 ยทConfessions of a Nazi Spyas American Legionnaire (uncredited)
- 1939 ยทUnion Pacificas Tracklayer (uncredited)
- 1939 ยทThe Return of the Cisco Kidas Accused Rustler (uncredited)
- 1939 ยทDodge Cityas Bud Taylor
- 1939 ยทMr. Moto in Danger Islandas Sailor Sam - Wrestler
- 1939 ยทTrouble in Sundownas Henchman Dusty
- 1939 ยทThe Oklahoma Kidas Wes Handley
- 1939 ยทPardon Our Nerveas Kid Ramsey
- 1939 ยทMade for Each Otheras Jim Hatton (uncredited)
- 1939 ยทThey Made Me a Criminalas Lenihan
- 1939 ยทSon of Frankensteinas Gendarme at Gate (uncredited)
- 1938 ยทGoing Placesas Clarence - a Policeman
- 1938 ยทSubmarine Patrolas Seaman Olaf Swanson
- 1938 ยทThe Law West of Tombstoneas Mulligan P. Martinez
- 1938 ยทFugitives for a Nightas Gambler in Fake Fight
- 1938 ยทYou Can't Take It with Youas Mike - the Detective (uncredited)
- 1938 ยทProfessor Bewareas Motorcycle Cop
- 1938 ยทThe Amazing Dr. Clitterhouseas Tug
- 1938 ยทPrison Breakas Big Red Kincaid
- 1938 ยทReformatoryas Mac Grady
- 1938 ยทNumbered Womanas Detective
- 1938 ยทGun Lawas Henchman Pecos
- 1938 ยทFlight Into Nowhereas
- 1938 ยทThe Adventures of Marco Poloas Mongol Guard (uncredited)
- 1938 ยทMr. Moto's Gambleas Biff Moran
- 1938 ยทOver the Wallas Eddie Edwards
- 1938 ยทHawaii Callsas Muller
- 1938 ยทBringing Up Babyas Motorcycle Cop (uncredited)
- 1938 ยทBorn to Be Wildas Bill Purvis
- 1938 ยทThe Kid Comes Backas Spike
- 1938 ยทOf Human Heartsas Lout Laughing in Church (uncredited)
- 1938 ยทPenitentiaryas Red Parsons - Prison Barber (uncredited)
- 1937 ยทFight for Your Ladyas Mr. Walton (uncredited)
- 1937 ยทThe Westland Caseas Connors - Death-Row Inmate
- 1937 ยทMusic for Madameas Violets (Uncredited)
- 1937 ยทThe Game That Killsas Tom Ferguson
- 1937 ยทSouls at Seaas Bit Part (uncredited)
- 1937 ยทEscape by Nightas Peter 'Spudsy' Baker
- 1937 ยทDead Endas Doorman
- 1937 ยทTopperas Eddie (uncredited)
- 1937 ยทMarry the Girlas Motorcycle cop
- 1937 ยทThe Singing Marineas First Sergeant (uncredited)
- 1937 ยทA Fight to the Finishas Eddie Hawkins
- 1937 ยทMountain Musicas G-Man (uncredited)
- 1937 ยทThe Wildcatteras Johnson
- 1937 ยทThey Gave Him a Gunas MP (uncredited)
- 1937 ยทNight Keyas Fingers
- 1937 ยทThe Soldier and the Ladyas Tartar Guard (Uncredited)
- 1937 ยท23 1/2 Hours Leaveas Top Sgt. Burke
- 1937 ยทPark Avenue Loggeras Paul Sangar
- 1937 ยทWhen's Your Birthday?as Police Detective (uncredited)
- 1937 ยทDevil's Playgroundas Sidecar Wilson
- 1937 ยทYou Only Live Onceas Casey - Guard (uncredited)
- 1937 ยทWoman-Wiseas Kramer (uncredited)
- 1936 ยทAfter the Thin Manas Party Guest (uncredited)
- 1936 ยทConflictas Gus 'Knockout' Carrigan
- 1936 ยทThe Accusing Fingeras Recreation Room Guard
- 1936 ยทLegion of Terroras Don Foster
- 1936 ยทWithout Ordersas Tim Casey
- 1936 ยทThe Big Gameas Gambler
- 1936 ยทThe Man Who Lived Twiceas John 'Gloves' Baker
- 1936 ยทThey Met in a Taxias Policeman
- 1936 ยทSecond Wifeas 1st Partner Politician (uncredited)
- 1936 ยทCrash Donovanas The Drill Master
- 1936 ยทWhite Fangas Thief (uncredited)
- 1936 ยทThe Bride Walks Outas Taxi Driver(uncredited)
- 1936 ยทHigh Tensionas Husky Man
- 1936 ยทFuryas Man (uncredited)
- 1936 ยทThe Cattle Thiefas Ranse Willard
- 1936 ยทFatal Ladyas American Stage Manager (uncredited)
- 1936 ยทThe Case Against Mrs. Amesas Newsstand Customer
- 1936 ยทAvenging Watersas Marve Slater
- 1936 ยทThe First Babyas Tough Guy
- 1936 ยทPride of the Marinesas Gunner Brady
- 1936 ยทColleenas Sweeney (uncredited)
- 1936 ยทBoulder Damas Pa's Guest (uncredited)
- 1936 ยทThe Leathernecks Have Landedas Tex
- 1936 ยทMuss 'em Upas John Doe, a Gangster
- 1936 ยทTwo in the Darkas Policeman (uncredited)
- 1935 ยทHitch Hike Ladyas Motorcycle cop
- 1935 ยทWe're Only Humanas Bank Robber
- 1935 ยทToo Tough to Killas Danny
- 1935 ยทBroadway Hostessas Lucky's Henchman (uncredited)
- 1935 ยทI Found Stella Parishas Roman Soldier in Play (uncredited)
- 1935 ยทGuard That Girlas Budge Edwards
- 1935 ยทWestern Courageas Lacrosse
- 1935 ยท3 Kids and a Queenas Relative
- 1935 ยทThe Last Days of Pompeiias Murmex of Carthage, a Gladiator (uncredited)
- 1935 ยทWaterfront Ladyas Jess
- 1935 ยทHis Night Outas Lanky
- 1935 ยทLittle Big Shotas Kell's Henchman
- 1935 ยทShe Gets Her Manas Chick
- 1935 ยทCalm Yourselfas Detective with Roscoe (uncredited)
- 1935 ยทJustice of the Rangeas Bob Brennan
- 1935 ยทMurder in the Fleetas 'Heavy' Johnson (Uncredited)
- 1935 ยทBlack Furyas Mac - Company Policeman
- 1935 ยทThe Headline Womanas Johnson
- 1935 ยท'G' Menas Gunman at Train Station (uncredited)
- 1935 ยทMary Jane's Paas Roughneck Leader
- 1935 ยทGo Into Your Danceas Herman Lahey
- 1935 ยทFighting Shadowsas Brad Harrison
- 1935 ยทStrangers Allas Ward, Assistant Director on Film Set
- 1935 ยทThe Crimson Trailas Luke Long
- 1935 ยทOne New York Nightas Policeman
- 1935 ยทTimes Square Ladyas Dugan - Hockey Player (uncredited)
- 1935 ยทDevil Dogs of the Airas Instructor
- 1935 ยทUnder Pressureas Prize Fighter (uncredited)
- 1935 ยทGrand Old Girlas Mr. Clark - Football Coach
- 1934 ยทBroadway Billas Morgan's Henchman (uncredited)
- 1934 ยทMen of the Nightas Det. John Connors
- 1934 ยทAgainst the Lawas Tony Rizzo
- 1934 ยท6 Day Bike Rideras First Officer (uncredited)
- 1934 ยทDeath on the Diamondas Security Guard in Kelly's Room (uncredited)
- 1934 ยทGirl in Dangeras Wynkoski
- 1934 ยทThe Human Sideas Cop
- 1934 ยทChainedas Ship Steward (uncredited)
- 1934 ยทThe Affairs of Cellinias Palace Guard Finding Cellini's Clothes (uncredited)
- 1934 ยทThe Defense Restsas Hood
- 1934 ยทThe Circus Clownas Spectator
- 1934 ยทHere Comes the Groomas Second Cop
- 1934 ยทA Man's Gameas Dave Jordon
- 1934 ยทMost Precious Thing in Lifeas Head Coach Smith
- 1934 ยทThe Crime of Helen Stanleyas Jack Baker
- 1934 ยทI'll Tell the Worldas Dirigible Officer
- 1934 ยทWhirlpoolas Farley
- 1934 ยทVoice in the Nightas Bob Hall
- 1934 ยทThe Fighting Rangeras Dave, Cougar Henchman
- 1934 ยทThe Poor Richas Motor Cop
- 1934 ยทIt Happened One Nightas Bus Driver (uncredited)
- 1934 ยทSpeed Wingsas Henchman (uncredited)
- 1934 ยทSchool for Romanceas Husband
- 1934 ยทFrontier Marshalas Ben Murchison
- 1933 ยทThe Fighting Codeas Joe Krull
- 1933 ยทStraightawayas Hobo
- 1933 ยทSon of a Sailoras Joe
- 1933 ยทCollege Coachas Assistant Coach (uncredited)
- 1933 ยทWild Boys of the Roadas Red the Brakeman (uncredited)
- 1933 ยทPolice Car 17as Bumps O'Neill
- 1933 ยทLady for a Dayas Mounted Policeman (uncredited)
- 1933 ยทThe Wreckeras Cramer
- 1933 ยทHeroes for Saleas Red (uncredited)
- 1933 ยทWhen Strangers Marryas Billy McGuire
- 1933 ยทUnknown Valleyas Elder Snead
- 1933 ยทObey the Lawas Kid Paris
- 1933 ยทState Trooperas Undetermined Role
- 1933 ยทLucky Devilsas Crewman (uncredited)
- 1932 ยทSundown Rideras Gabe Powers - Henchman
- 1932 ยท20,000 Years in Sing Singas Police Officer (uncredited)
- 1932 ยทFleshas Muscles Manning (uncredited)
- 1932 ยทThat's My Boyas Curley Decker
- 1932 ยทAir Mailas Joe Barnes (uncredited)
- 1932 ยทVirtueas Frank
- 1932 ยทRackety Raxas 'Brick' Gilligan
- 1932 ยทWhite Eagleas Bart - Henchman
- 1932 ยทHold 'Em Jailas Football Player (uncredited)
- 1932 ยทHello Troubleas Heavy Kennedy
- 1932 ยทBachelor's Affairsas Cop (uncredited)
- 1932 ยทThe Trial of Vivienne Wareas Johnson (uncredited)
- 1932 ยทHigh Speedas Ham
- 1932 ยทCareless Ladyas Cop in Raid
- 1932 ยทThe Greeks Had a Word for Themas Taxi Driver (uncredited)
- 1931 ยทArrowsmithas Cop (uncredited)
- 1931 ยทOver the Hillas Detective Escort (uncredited)
- 1931 ยทSob Sisteras Ward, a Cop (uncredited)
- 1931 ยทThe Spideras Cop (uncredited)
- 1931 ยทThe Bratas Court Policeman (uncredited)
- 1931 ยทMaker of Menas Football Player Pat (uncredited)
- 1931 ยทThree Girls Lostas Airline Steward (uncredited)
- 1931 ยทQuick Millionsas Cop in montage (uncredited)
- 1930 ยทThe Big Trailas Sid Bascom (uncredited)
- 1930 ยทUp the Riveras Inmate Socked by Saint Louis (uncredited)
- 1930 ยทCheer Up and Smileas Boy at Sweetheart Dance (uncredited)
- 1930 ยทBorn Recklessas Sergeant
- 1930 ยทThe Lone Star Rangeras Townsman at the Dance (uncredited)
- 1929 ยทSo This Is Collegeas USC Player - #30 (uncredited)
- 1929 ยทSaluteas Midshipman Harold
- 1929 ยทWords and Musicas Football Player
- 1928 ยทNoah's Arkas Flood Extra (uncredited)