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Acting

Ward Bond

Born
Apr 9, 1903 · Aged 57
Died
Nov 5, 1960
Place of birth
Benkelman, Nebraska, USA
Gender
Male
Movie credits
275
TV credits
21
Also known as (1)
  • Wardell Edwin Bond

Biography

Wardell Edwin Bond (April 9, 1903 – 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).