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Ward Bond

Actor
Born April 9, 1903Died November 5, 1960 (57 years)
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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).

Movies & Shows on Plex

  • It's a Wonderful Life
  • Dead End
  • Topper
  • You Only Live Once
  • Lady for a Day
  • Santa Fe Trail
  • Made for Each Other
  • Joan of Arc
  • They Made Me a Criminal
  • Arrowsmith
  • Only the Valiant
  • The Time of Your Life
  • Blowing Wild
  • Broadway Bill
  • The Adventures of Marco Polo
  • Kit Carson
  • Gunfighters of the Old West

Known For

  • It's a Wonderful Life
  • The Searchers
  • The Maltese Falcon
  • The Quiet Man
  • Hondo
  • Johnny Guitar
  • Fort Apache
  • My Darling Clementine
  • Mister Roberts
  • On Dangerous Ground
  • 3 Godfathers
  • They Were Expendable
  • Wagon Master
  • Operation Pacific
  • Tall in the Saddle
  • The Wings of Eagles
  • Joan of Arc
  • Wagon Train
  • A Guy Named Joe
  • The Long Gray Line
  • Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye
  • The Long Voyage Home
  • Only the Valiant
  • Canyon Passage

Filmography

2013
2011
These Amazing Shadows · as Detective Tom Polhaus (clip From The Maltese Falcon (1941))
2005
The Adventures of Errol Flynn · as John L. Sullivan (archive Footage)
2004
Battleground (TV Series) · as Quincannon (archive Footage)
1992
1982
Hollywood: The Gift of Laughter · as Actor - 'mr. Roberts'
1971
The American West of John Ford · as Actor 'fort Apache'
1971
Directed by John Ford · as (archive Footage)
1959
Rio Bravo · as Pat Wheeler
1959
Alias Jesse James · as Major Seth Adams (uncredited)
1958
China Doll · as Father Cairns
1957
Wagon Train (TV Series) · as Major Seth Adams
1957
The Wings of Eagles · as John Dodge
1957
The Halliday Brand · as Big Dan Halliday
1956
Pillars of the Sky · as Dr. Joseph Holden
1956
Dakota Incident · as Sen. Blakely
1956
The Searchers · as Rev. Capt. Samuel Johnston Clayton
1955
Screen Directors Playhouse (TV Series) · as Larry 'buck' Goodhue
1955
A Man Alone · as Sheriff Gil Corrigan
1955
Mister Roberts · as Dowdy
1955
The Long Gray Line · as Captain Herman Kohler
1954
The Bob Mathias Story · as Coach Virgil Jackson
1954
Climax! (TV Series) · as Sheriff Ab Kale
1954
Johnny Guitar · as John Mcivers
1954
Gypsy Colt · as Frank Macwade
1953
Blowing Wild · as Dutch Peterson
1953
Hondo · as Buffalo Baker
1953
The Moonlighter · as Cole Gardner
1953
1952
Thunderbirds · as Lt. John Mccreery
1952
Ford Theatre: All Star Theatre (TV Series) · as Lt. Pannetti
1952
Cavalcade of America (TV Series) · as M / Sgt. Lou Diamond
1952
Hellgate · as Lt. Tod Voorhees
1952
The Quiet Man · as Father Peter Lonergan
1951
On Dangerous Ground · as Walter Brent
1951
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (TV Series) · as Ivan Kergosen
1951
This Is Korea! · as Narrator
1951
Bullfighter and the Lady · as Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
1951
Only the Valiant · as Cpl. Timothy Gilchrist
1951
The Great Missouri Raid · as Maj. Marshal Trowbridge
1951
Operation Pacific · as John "pop" Perry
1950
1950
Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye · as Inspector Charles Weber
1950
Wagon Master · as Elder Wiggs
1950
Riding High · as Lee
1950
Singing Guns · as Sheriff Jim Caradac
1949
Suspense (TV Series) · as Bill Meeker
1948
3 Godfathers · as Perley 'buck' Sweet
1948
Tap Roots · as Hoab Dabney
1948
Joan of Arc · as La Hire
1948
1948
Fort Apache · as Sgt. Maj. Michael O'rourke
1947
The Fugitive · as James Calvert, Aka 'el Gringo'
1947
Unconquered · as John Fraser
1946
1946
My Darling Clementine · as Morgan Earp
1946
Canyon Passage · as Honey Bragg
1945
They Were Expendable · as "boats" Mulcahey, Chief Boatswain's Mate
1945
Dakota · as Jim Bender
1944
Tall in the Saddle · as 'judge' Robert Garvey
1944
Home in Indiana · as Jed Bruce
1944
The Fighting Sullivans · as Lt. Cmdr. Robinson
1943
A Guy Named Joe · as Al Yackey
1943
They Came to Blow Up America · as Fbi Chief Craig
1943
Slightly Dangerous · as Jimmy
1943
Hello Frisco, Hello · as Sharkey
1942
Gentleman Jim · as John L. Sullivan
1942
Hitler--Dead or Alive · as Steve Maschick
1942
Sin Town · as Rock Delaney
1942
1942
The Falcon Takes Over · as Moose Malloy (uncredited)
1942
Wild Bill Hickok Rides · as Sheriff Edmunds
1941
Swamp Water · as Tim Dorson
1941
The Maltese Falcon · as Det. Tom Polhaus
1941
Sergeant York · as Ike Botkin
1941
Doctors Don't Tell · as Barney Millen
1941
Manpower · as Eddie Adams
1941
The Shepherd of the Hills · as Wash Gibbs
1941
Tobacco Road · as Lov Bensey
1941
A Man Betrayed · as Floyd, Amato's Goon
1940
1940
1940
City for Conquest · as First Policeman (uncredited)
1940
1940
Sailor's Lady · as Shore Patrolman (uncredited)
1940
The Mortal Storm · as Franz
1940
Buck Benny Rides Again · as First Outlaw
1940
Virginia City · as Confederate Sergeant Checking Passengers (uncredited)
1940
The Grapes of Wrath · as (uncredited)
1940
1939
1939
Gone with the Wind · as Tom The Yankee Captain
1939
Drums Along the Mohawk · as Adam Hartman
1939
1939
Dust Be My Destiny · as First Thug On Train (uncredited)
1939
Frontier Marshal · as Town Marshal
1939
Waterfront · as Mart Hendler
1939
Young Mr. Lincoln · as John Palmer Cass
1939
The Girl from Mexico · as Mexican Pete
1939
The Kid from Kokomo · as Ladislaw Klewicki
1939
Confessions of a Nazi Spy · as American Legionnaire (uncredited)
1939
Union Pacific · as Tracklayer (uncredited)
1939
The Return of the Cisco Kid · as Accused Rustler (uncredited)
1939
Dodge City · as Bud Taylor
1939
Mr. Moto in Danger Island · as Sailor Sam - Wrestler
1939
Trouble in Sundown · as Henchman Dusty
1939
The Oklahoma Kid · as Wes Handley
1939
Made for Each Other · as Jim Hatton (uncredited)
1939
1939
Son of Frankenstein · as Gendarme At Gate (uncredited)
1938
Going Places · as Clarence - A Policeman
1938
Submarine Patrol · as Seaman Olaf Swanson
1938
The Law West of Tombstone · as Mulligan P. Martinez
1938
You Can't Take It with You · as Mike - The Detective (uncredited)
1938
Fugitives for a Night · as Gambler In Fake Fight
1938
1938
Prison Break · as Big Red Kincaid
1938
Professor Beware · as Motorcycle Cop
1938
Reformatory · as Mac Grady
1938
Gun Law · as Henchman Pecos
1938
Mr. Moto's Gamble · as Biff Moran
1938
The Adventures of Marco Polo · as Mongol Guard (uncredited)
1938
Over the Wall · as Eddie Edwards
1938
Hawaii Calls · as Muller
1938
Bringing Up Baby · as Motorcycle Cop (uncredited)
1938
Born to Be Wild · as Bill Purvis
1938
Of Human Hearts · as Lout Laughing In Church (uncredited)
1937
The Kid Comes Back · as Spike
1937
Fight for Your Lady · as Mr. Walton (uncredited)
1937
The Westland Case · as Connors - Death-Row Inmate
1937
Music for Madame · as Violets (uncredited)
1937
The Game That Kills · as Tom Ferguson
1937
Souls at Sea · as Bit Part (uncredited)
1937
Escape by Night · as Peter 'spudsy' Baker
1937
Dead End · as Doorman
1937
Topper · as Eddie (uncredited)
1937
Marry the Girl · as Motorcycle Cop
1937
The Singing Marine · as First Sergeant (uncredited)
1937
They Gave Him a Gun · as Mp (uncredited)
1937
Night Key · as Fingers
1937
The Soldier and the Lady · as Tartar Guard (uncredited)
1937
23 1/2 Hours Leave · as Top Sgt. Burke
1937
Park Avenue Logger · as Paul Sangar
1937
When's Your Birthday? · as Police Detective (uncredited)
1937
You Only Live Once · as Casey - Guard (uncredited)
1937
Devil's Playground · as Sidecar Wilson
1936
After the Thin Man · as Party Guest (uncredited)
1936
Conflict · as Gus 'knockout' Carrigan
1936
The Accusing Finger · as Recreation Room Guard
1936
Legion of Terror · as Don Foster
1936
Without Orders · as Tim Casey
1936
The Big Game · as Gambler
1936
The Man Who Lived Twice · as John 'gloves' Baker
1936
They Met in a Taxi · as Policeman
1936
Crash Donovan · as The Drill Master
1936
High Tension · as Husky Man
1936
White Fang · as Thief (uncredited)
1936
The Bride Walks Out · as Taxi Driver(uncredited)
1936
Fury · as Man (uncredited)
1936
The Cattle Thief · as Ranse Willard
1936
Fatal Lady · as American Stage Manager (uncredited)
1936
The Case Against Mrs. Ames · as Newsstand Customer
1936
Avenging Waters · as Marve Slater
1936
Colleen · as Sweeney (uncredited)
1936
Boulder Dam · as Pa's Guest (uncredited)
1936
1936
Muss 'em Up · as John Doe, A Gangster
1936
Two in the Dark · as Policeman (uncredited)
1935
Hitch Hike Lady · as Motorcycle Cop
1935
We're Only Human · as Bank Robber
1935
Broadway Hostess · as Lucky's Henchman (uncredited)
1935
I Found Stella Parish · as Roman Soldier In Play (uncredited)
1935
The Last Days of Pompeii · as Murmex Of Carthage, A Gladiator (uncredited)
1935
Waterfront Lady · as Jess
1935
Little Big Shot · as Kell's Henchman
1935
Calm Yourself · as Detective With Roscoe (uncredited)
1935
Murder in the Fleet · as 'heavy' Johnson (uncredited)
1935
The Headline Woman · as Johnson
1935
The Informer · as Man
1935
'G' Men · as Gunman At Train Station (uncredited)
1935
Mary Jane's Pa · as Roughneck Leader
1935
Strangers All · as Ward, Assistant Director On Film Set
1935
Black Fury · as Mac - Company Policeman
1935
Go Into Your Dance · as Herman Lahey
1935
The Crimson Trail · as Luke Long
1935
Times Square Lady · as Dugan - Hockey Player (uncredited)
1935
One New York Night · as Policeman
1935
Devil Dogs of the Air · as Instructor
1935
Under Pressure · as Prize Fighter (uncredited)
1935
Grand Old Girl · as Mr. Clark - Football Coach
1934
Broadway Bill · as Morgan's Henchman (uncredited)
1934
6 Day Bike Rider · as First Officer (uncredited)
1934
Death on the Diamond · as Security Guard In Kelly's Room (uncredited)
1934
Girl in Danger · as Wynkoski
1934
Chained · as Ship Steward (uncredited)
1934
The Affairs of Cellini · as Palace Guard Finding Cellini's Clothes (uncredited)
1934
1934
The Circus Clown · as Spectator
1934
Most Precious Thing in Life · as Head Coach Smith
1934
I'll Tell the World · as Dirigible Officer
1934
1934
Whirlpool · as Farley
1934
Voice in the Night · as Bob Hall
1934
The Poor Rich · as Motor Cop
1934
It Happened One Night · as Bus Driver (uncredited)
1933
Son of a Sailor · as Joe
1933
College Coach · as Assistant Coach (uncredited)
1933
Wild Boys of the Road · as Red The Brakeman (uncredited)
1933
Lady for a Day · as Mounted Policeman (uncredited)
1933
Heroes for Sale · as Red (uncredited)
1933
Unknown Valley · as Elder Snead
1933
Lucky Devils · as Crewman (uncredited)
1932
20,000 Years in Sing Sing · as Police Officer (uncredited)
1932
Flesh · as Muscles Manning (uncredited)
1932
That's My Boy · as Curley Decker
1932
Air Mail · as Joe Barnes (uncredited)
1932
Virtue · as Frank
1932
White Eagle · as Bart - Henchman
1932
Hold 'Em Jail · as Football Player (uncredited)
1932
The Trial of Vivienne Ware · as Johnson (uncredited)
1932
Careless Lady · as Cop In Raid
1932
The Greeks Had a Word for Them · as Taxi Driver (uncredited)
1931
Arrowsmith · as Cop (uncredited)
1931
Maker of Men · as Football Player Pat (uncredited)
1931
Over the Hill · as Detective Escort (uncredited)
1931
The Spider · as Cop (uncredited)
1931
The Brat · as Court Policeman (uncredited)
1931
Quick Millions · as Cop In Montage (uncredited)
1931
Three Girls Lost · as Airline Steward (uncredited)
1931
A Connecticut Yankee · as Queen's Knight
1930
The Big Trail · as Sid Bascom
1930
Up the River · as Inmate Socked By Saint Louis (uncredited)
1930
Cheer Up and Smile · as Boy At Sweetheart Dance (uncredited)
1930
Born Reckless · as Sergeant
1930
The Lone Star Ranger · as Townsman At The Dance (uncredited)
1929
So This Is College · as Usc Player - #30 (uncredited)
1929
Salute · as Midshipman Harold
1929
Words and Music · as Football Player
1928
Noah's Ark · as Flood Extra (uncredited)

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