Ward Bond
Acting
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).
Known for
Acting289
movieThe Adventures of Errol Flynn
2005
John L. Sullivan (archive footage)
Battleground
2004
Quincannon (archive footage)
movieGolden Saddles, Silver Spurs
2000
(archive footage)
movieJohn Wayne-A Life on Film
2000
Self (archive footage)
movieHollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
1983
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
movieDirected by John Ford
1971
(archive footage)
movieAlias Jesse James
1959
Major Seth Adams (uncredited)
movieRio Bravo
1959
Pat Wheeler
movieChina Doll
1958
Father Cairns
tvWagon Train
1957
Major Seth Adams
movieThe Wings of Eagles
1957
John Dodge
movieThe Halliday Brand
1957
Big Dan Halliday
movieThe Growler Story
1957
Quincannon
moviePillars of the Sky
1956
Dr. Joseph Holden
movieDakota Incident
1956
Sen. Blakely
tvThe Steve Allen Show
1956
Self - Wagon Train / Self
movieThe Searchers
1956
Rev. Capt. Samuel Johnston Clayton
movieA Man Alone
1955
Sheriff Gil Corrigan
tvScreen Director's Playhouse
1955
Larry 'Buck' Goodhue
tvStar Stage
1955
Patterson
movieThe Long Gray Line
1955
Captain Herman Kohler
movieThe Bob Mathias Story
1954
Coach Virgil Jackson
tvClimax!
1954
Sheriff Ab Kale
movieJohnny Guitar
1954
John McIvers
movieGypsy Colt
1954
Frank MacWade
movieHondo
1953
Buffalo Baker
movieBlowing Wild
1953
Dutch Peterson
movieThe Moonlighter
1953
Cole Gardner
movieThunderbirds
1952
Lt. John McCreery
tvThe Ford Television Theatre
1952
Hank Fetterman / Lt. Pannetti
tvCavalcade of America
1952
M / Sgt. Lou Diamond / Harvey Kendall
movieHellgate
1952
Lt. Tod Voorhees
movieThe Quiet Man
1952
Father Peter Lonergan
The McGurk Way
1952
Dan McGurk 4th
movieOn Dangerous Ground
1951
Walter Brent
tvSchlitz Playhouse of Stars
1951
Capt. Parker / Sam Stover / Ivan Kergosen
movieBullfighter and the Lady
1951
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
movieOnly the Valiant
1951
Cpl. Timothy Gilchrist
movieThe Great Missouri Raid
1951
Maj. Marshal Trowbridge
movieOperation Pacific
1951
John "Pop" Perry
movieKiss Tomorrow Goodbye
1950
Inspector Charles Weber
movieWagon Master
1950
Elder Wiggs
movieSinging Guns
1950
Sheriff Jim Caradac
tvSuspense
1949
Bill Meeker
movie3 Godfathers
1948
Perley 'Buck' Sweet
movieJoan of Arc
1948
La Hire
movieThe Time of Your Life
1948
McCarthy
movieTap Roots
1948
Hoab Dabney
movieFort Apache
1948
Sgt. Maj. Michael O'Rourke
movieThe Fugitive
1947
James Calvert, aka 'El Gringo'
movieUnconquered
1947
John Fraser
movieMy Darling Clementine
1946
Morgan Earp
movieCanyon Passage
1946
Honey Bragg
movieDakota
1945
Jim Bender
movieThey Were Expendable
1945
"Boats" Mulcahey, Chief Boatswain's Mate
movieTall in the Saddle
1944
'Judge' Robert Garvey
movieHome in Indiana
1944
Jed Bruce
movieA Guy Named Joe
1944
Al Yackey
movieThe Fighting Sullivans
1944
Lt. Cmdr. Robinson
movieThey Came to Blow Up America
1943
FBI Chief Craig
movieGentleman Jim
1942
John L. Sullivan
movieHitler- Dead or Alive
1942
Steve Maschick
movieSin Town
1942
Rock Delaney
movieTen Gentlemen from West Point
1942
Sgt. Scully
movieThe Falcon Takes Over
1942
Moose Malloy (Uncredited)
movieWild Bill Hickok Rides
1942
Sheriff Edmunds
movieSwamp Water
1941
Tim Dorson
movieThe Maltese Falcon
1941
Det. Tom Polhaus
movieKnow For Sure
1941
patient
movieSergeant York
1941
Ike Botkin
movieDoctors Don't Tell
1941
Barney Millen
movieManpower
1941
Eddie Adams
movieThe Shepherd of the Hills
1941
Wash Gibbs
movieA Man Betrayed
1941
Floyd, Amato's Goon
movieTobacco Road
1941
Lov Bensey
movieSanta Fe Trail
1940
Townley
movieCity for Conquest
1940
First Policeman (uncredited)
movieSailor's Lady
1940
Shore Patrolman (uncredited)
movieBuck Benny Rides Again
1940
First Outlaw
movieVirginia City
1940
Confederate Sergeant Checking Passengers (uncredited)
movieThe Grapes of Wrath
1940
Policeman
movieGone with the Wind
1939
Tom the Yankee Captain
movieDrums Along the Mohawk
1939
Adam Hartman
movieDust Be My Destiny
1939
First Thug on Train (uncredited)
movieFrontier Marshal
1939
Town Marshal
movieWaterfront
1939
Mart Hendler
movieYoung Mr. Lincoln
1939
John Palmer Cass
movieThe Girl from Mexico
1939
Mexican Pete
movieThe Kid from Kokomo
1939
Ladislaw Klewicki
movieConfessions of a Nazi Spy
1939
American Legionnaire (uncredited)
movieUnion Pacific
1939
Tracklayer (uncredited)
movieThe Return of the Cisco Kid
1939
Accused Rustler (uncredited)
movieDodge City
1939
Bud Taylor
movieMr. Moto in Danger Island
1939
Sailor Sam - Wrestler
movieTrouble in Sundown
1939
Henchman Dusty
movieThe Oklahoma Kid
1939
Wes Handley
moviePardon Our Nerve
1939
Kid Ramsey
movieMade for Each Other
1939
Jim Hatton (uncredited)
movieSon of Frankenstein
1939
Gendarme at Gate (uncredited)
movieGoing Places
1938
Clarence - a Policeman
movieSubmarine Patrol
1938
Seaman Olaf Swanson
movieThe Law West of Tombstone
1938
Mulligan P. Martinez
movieFugitives for a Night
1938
Gambler in Fake Fight
movieYou Can't Take It with You
1938
Mike (uncredited)
movieProfessor Beware
1938
Motorcycle Cop
moviePrison Break
1938
Big Red Kincaid
movieReformatory
1938
Mac Grady
movieNumbered Woman
1938
Detective
movieGun Law
1938
Henchman Pecos
movieMr. Moto's Gamble
1938
Biff Moran
movieThe Adventures of Marco Polo
1938
Mongol Guard (uncredited)
movieOver the Wall
1938
Eddie Edwards
movieHawaii Calls
1938
Muller
movieBringing Up Baby
1938
Motorcycle Cop (uncredited)
movieBorn to Be Wild
1938
Bill Purvis
movieOf Human Hearts
1938
Lout Laughing in Church (uncredited)
moviePenitentiary
1938
Red Parsons - Prison Barber (uncredited)
movieFight for Your Lady
1937
Walton (uncredited)
movieThe Westland Case
1937
Connors - Death-Row Inmate
movieMusic for Madame
1937
Violets (Uncredited)
movieThe Game That Kills
1937
Tom Ferguson
movieSouls at Sea
1937
Bit Part (uncredited)
movieEscape by Night
1937
Peter 'Spudsy' Baker
movieDead End
1937
Doorman
movieTopper
1937
Eddie (uncredited)
movieMarry the Girl
1937
Motorcycle cop
movieThe Singing Marine
1937
First Sergeant (uncredited)
movieA Fight to the Finish
1937
Eddie Hawkins
movieMountain Music
1937
G-Man (uncredited)
movieThe Wildcatter
1937
Johnson
movieThey Gave Him a Gun
1937
MP (uncredited)
movieNight Key
1937
Fingers
movieThe Soldier and the Lady
1937
Tartar Guard (Uncredited)
movie23 1/2 Hours Leave
1937
Top Sgt. Burke
moviePark Avenue Logger
1937
Paul Sangar
movieWhen's Your Birthday?
1937
Police Detective (uncredited)
movieDevil's Playground
1937
Sidecar Wilson
movieYou Only Live Once
1937
Casey - Guard (uncredited)
movieWoman-Wise
1937
Kramer (uncredited)
movieAfter the Thin Man
1936
Party Guest (uncredited)
movieConflict
1936
Gus 'Knockout' Carrigan
movieThe Accusing Finger
1936
Recreation Room Guard
movieLegion of Terror
1936
Don Foster
movieWithout Orders
1936
Tim Casey
movieThe Big Game
1936
Gambler
movieThe Man Who Lived Twice
1936
Gloves Baker
movieThey Met in a Taxi
1936
Policeman
movieSecond Wife
1936
1st Partner Politician (uncredited)
movieCrash Donovan
1936
The Drill Master
movieWhite Fang
1936
Thief (uncredited)
movieThe Bride Walks Out
1936
Taxi Driver(uncredited)
movieHigh Tension
1936
Husky Man
movieFury
1936
Man (uncredited)
movieThe Cattle Thief
1936
Ranse Willard
movieFatal Lady
1936
American Stage Manager (uncredited)
movieAvenging Waters
1936
Marve Slater
movieThe Case Against Mrs. Ames
1936
Newsstand Customer
movieThe First Baby
1936
Tough Guy
moviePride of the Marines
1936
Gunner Brady
movieColleen
1936
Sweeney (uncredited)
movieBoulder Dam
1936
Pa's Guest (uncredited)
movieMuss 'em Up
1936
John Doe, a Gangster / Kidnapper (uncredited)
movieTwo in the Dark
1936
Policeman (uncredited)
movieHitch Hike Lady
1935
Motorcycle cop
movieWe're Only Human
1935
Bank Robber
movieBroadway Hostess
1935
Lucky's Henchman (uncredited)
movieI Found Stella Parish
1935
Roman Soldier in Play (uncredited)
movieGuard That Girl
1935
Budge Edwards
movieWestern Courage
1935
Lacrosse
movie3 Kids and a Queen
1935
Relative
movieThe Last Days of Pompeii
1935
Murmex of Carthage, a Gladiator (uncredited)
movieLittle Big Shot
1935
Kell's Henchman
movieCalm Yourself
1935
Detective with Roscoe (uncredited)
movieJustice of the Range
1935
Bob Brennan
movieMurder in the Fleet
1935
'Heavy' Johnson (Uncredited)
movieBlack Fury
1935
Mac - Company Policeman
movieThe Headline Woman
1935
Johnson
movieThe Informer
1935
Man (uncredited)
movie'G' Men
1935
Gunman at Train Station (uncredited)
movieMary Jane's Pa
1935
Roughneck Leader
movieGo Into Your Dance
1935
Herman Lahey
movieFighting Shadows
1935
Brad Harrison
movieStrangers All
1935
Ward, Assistant Director on Film Set
movieThe Crimson Trail
1935
Luke Long
movieTimes Square Lady
1935
Dugan - Hockey Player (uncredited)
movieOne New York Night
1935
Policeman
movieDevil Dogs of the Air
1935
Instructor
movieUnder Pressure
1935
Prize Fighter (uncredited)
movieGrand Old Girl
1935
Mr. Clark - Football Coach
movieBroadway Bill
1934
Morgan's Henchman (uncredited)
movieMen of the Night
1934
Det. John Connors
movieAgainst the Law
1934
Tony Rizzo
movie6 Day Bike Rider
1934
First Officer (uncredited)
movieDeath on the Diamond
1934
Security Guard in Kelly's Room (uncredited)
movieGirl in Danger
1934
Wynkoski
movieChained
1934
Ship Steward (uncredited)
movieThe Affairs of Cellini
1934
Palace Guard Finding Cellini's Clothes (uncredited)
movieThe Circus Clown
1934
Spectator
movieHere Comes the Groom
1934
Second Cop
movieA Man's Game
1934
Dave Jordon
movieMost Precious Thing in Life
1934
Head Coach Smith
movieI'll Tell the World
1934
Dirigible Officer
movieThe Crime of Helen Stanley
1934
Jack Baker
movieWhirlpool
1934
Farley
movieVoice in the Night
1934
Bob Hall
movieThe Fighting Ranger
1934
Dave, Cougar Henchman
movieThe Poor Rich
1934
Motor Cop
movieIt Happened One Night
1934
Bus Driver (uncredited)
movieSpeed Wings
1934
Henchman (uncredited)
movieSchool for Romance
1934
Husband
movieFrontier Marshal
1934
Ben Murchison
movieThe Fighting Code
1933
Joe Krull
movieCollege Coach
1933
Assistant Coach (uncredited)
movieWild Boys of the Road
1933
Red the Brakeman (uncredited)
moviePolice Car 17
1933
Bumps O'Neill
movieLady for a Day
1933
Mounted Policeman (uncredited)
movieThe Wrecker
1933
Cramer
movieHeroes for Sale
1933
Red (uncredited)
movieWhen Strangers Marry
1933
Billy McGuire
movieUnknown Valley
1933
Elder Snead
movieObey the Law
1933
Kid Paris
movieState Trooper
1933
Undetermined Role
movieLucky Devils
1933
Crewman (uncredited)
movieSundown Rider
1932
Gabe Powers - Henchman
movie20,000 Years in Sing Sing
1932
Police Officer (uncredited)
movieFlesh
1932
Muscles Manning (uncredited)
movieThat's My Boy
1932
Curley Decker
movieAir Mail
1932
Joe Barnes (uncredited)
movieVirtue
1932
Frank
movieRackety Rax
1932
'Brick' Gilligan
movieWhite Eagle
1932
Bart - Henchman
movieHold 'Em Jail
1932
Football Player (uncredited)
movieHello Trouble
1932
Heavy Kennedy
movieBachelor's Affairs
1932
Cop (uncredited)
movieThe Trial of Vivienne Ware
1932
Johnson (uncredited)
movieCareless Lady
1932
Cop in Raid
movieThe Greeks Had a Word for Them
1932
Taxi Driver (uncredited)
movieArrowsmith
1931
Cop (uncredited)
movieOver the Hill
1931
Detective Escort (uncredited)
movieSob Sister
1931
Ward, a Cop (uncredited)
movieThe Spider
1931
Cop (uncredited)
movieThe Brat
1931
Court Policeman (uncredited)
movieMaker of Men
1931
Football Player Pat (uncredited)
movieThree Girls Lost
1931
Airline Steward (uncredited)
movieQuick Millions
1931
Cop in montage (uncredited)
movieThe Big Trail
1930
Sid Bascom (uncredited)
movieUp the River
1930
Inmate Socked by Saint Louis (uncredited)
movieCheer Up and Smile
1930
Boy at Sweetheart Dance (uncredited)
movieBorn Reckless
1930
Sergeant
movieThe Lone Star Ranger
1930
Townsman at the Dance (uncredited)
movieSo This Is College
1929
USC Player - #30 (uncredited)
movieSalute
1929
Midshipman Harold
movieNoah's Ark
1928
Flood Extra (uncredited)