Actor

Ward Bond

Ward Bond has worked on 187 movies and 14 TV shows, between 1929 and 1960. On Nahoko: 85 movies and 1 TV show. Best known for It's a Wonderful Life, The Maltese Falcon and The Searchers.

Born: 9 April 1903
Birthplace: Benkelman, Nebraska, USA
Died: 5 November 1960 (aged 57)
Also known as: Wardell Edwin Bond
Nationality: United States
Career start: 1929
Education: East High School, University of Southern California

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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).

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Active since: 1928
Titles on Nahoko: 85 movies and 1 TV shows
Main genres: Drama, Western, Romance

Ratings and box office

Average rating: ★ 7.0 IMDb
Most voted: It's a Wonderful Life
Box office: $57.9M, led by Sergeant York ($16.4M)

Frequent collaborators

John Wayne13 titles together

Walter Brennan6 titles together

James Cagney4 titles together

Henry Fonda4 titles together

Spencer Tracy3 titles together

Humphrey Bogart3 titles together

Gary Cooper3 titles together

Dana Andrews3 titles together

Filmography 86

1959

Rio BravoMovieMovie · as Pat Wheeler★ 7.9
Alias Jesse JamesMovieMovie · as Major Seth Adams (uncredited)★ 6.4

1957

The Wings of EaglesMovieMovie · as John Dodge★ 6.6
Wagon TrainTV showTV show · as Major Seth Adams · 152 episodes★ 7.6

1956

The SearchersMovieMovie · as Rev. Capt. Samuel Johnston Clayton★ 7.8

1955

Mister RobertsMovieMovie · as Dowdy★ 7.6
The Long Gray LineMovieMovie · as Captain Herman Kohler★ 7.2
A Man AloneMovieMovie · as Sheriff Gil CorriganRent/Buy★ 6.5

1954

Johnny GuitarMovieMovie · as John McIvers★ 7.6

1953

HondoMovieMovie · as Buffalo Baker★ 7.0
Blowing WildMovieMovie · as Dutch Peterson★ 6.4

1952

The Quiet ManMovieMovie · as Father Peter Lonergan★ 7.7

1951

On Dangerous GroundMovieMovie · as Walter Brent★ 7.2
Operation PacificMovieMovie · as John "Pop" Perry★ 6.6
Only the ValiantMovieMovie · as Cpl. Timothy Gilchrist★ 6.5

1950

Wagon MasterMovieMovie · as Elder WiggsRent/Buy★ 7.1
Kiss Tomorrow GoodbyeMovieMovie · as Inspector Charles Weber★ 7.1

1948

Fort ApacheMovieMovie · as Sgt. Maj. Michael O'RourkeRent/Buy★ 7.4
3 GodfathersMovieMovie · as Perley 'Buck' Sweet★ 7.0
Joan of ArcMovieMovie · as La Hire★ 6.4
The Time of Your LifeMovieMovie · as McCarthy★ 6.2

1947

UnconqueredMovieMovie · as John Fraser★ 6.9
The FugitiveMovieMovie · as James Calvert, aka 'El Gringo'Rent/Buy★ 6.3

1946

It's a Wonderful LifeMovieMovie · as Bert★ 8.6
My Darling ClementineMovieMovie · as Morgan EarpRent/Buy★ 7.7
Canyon PassageMovieMovie · as Honey Bragg★ 6.9

1945

They Were ExpendableMovieMovie · as "Boats" Mulcahey, Chief Boatswain's Mate★ 7.2
DakotaMovieMovie · as Jim BenderRent/Buy★ 6.0

1944

Tall in the SaddleMovieMovie · as 'Judge' Robert Garvey★ 6.9
The Fighting SullivansMovieMovie · as Lt. Cmdr. Robinson★ 7.4

1943

A Guy Named JoeMovieMovie · as Al Yackey★ 6.9
Slightly DangerousMovieMovie · as Jimmy★ 6.7

1942

Gentleman JimMovieMovie · as John L. SullivanRent/Buy★ 7.5
The Falcon Takes OverMovieMovie · as Moose Malloy (uncredited)★ 6.4

1941

The Maltese FalconMovieMovie · as Detective Tom Polhaus★ 7.9
Sergeant YorkMovieMovie · as Ike Botkin★ 7.7
The Shepherd of the HillsMovieMovie · as Wash Gibbs★ 6.9
Tobacco RoadMovieMovie · as Lov Bensey★ 6.3
Swamp WaterMovieMovie · as Tim Dorson★ 7.0
ManpowerMovieMovie · as Eddie Adams★ 6.6

1940

The Grapes of WrathMovieMovie · as Policeman★ 8.1
The Mortal StormMovieMovie · as Franz★ 7.7
The Long Voyage HomeMovieMovie · as Yank★ 6.9
Santa Fe TrailMovieMovie · as Townley★ 6.2
Virginia CityMovieMovie · as Confederate Sergeant Checking Passengers (uncredited)★ 6.8
City for ConquestMovieMovie · as First Policeman (uncredited)Rent/Buy★ 7.2

1939

Gone with the WindMovieMovie · as Tom the Yankee Captain★ 8.2
Son of FrankensteinMovieMovie · as Gendarme at Gate (uncredited)Rent/Buy★ 7.0
Young Mr. LincolnMovieMovie · as John Palmer Cass★ 7.5
Drums Along the MohawkMovieMovie · as Adam HartmanRent/Buy★ 7.0
Dodge CityMovieMovie · as Bud Taylor★ 7.1
Made for Each OtherMovieMovie · as Jim Hatton (uncredited)★ 6.3
Union PacificMovieMovie · as Tracklayer (uncredited)Rent/Buy★ 7.0
The Oklahoma KidMovieMovie · as Wes HandleyRent/Buy★ 6.4
Confessions of a Nazi SpyMovieMovie · as American Legionnaire (uncredited)★ 6.7
Frontier MarshalMovieMovie · as Town Marshal★ 6.6
Dust Be My DestinyMovieMovie · as First Thug on Train (uncredited)★ 6.8

1938

Bringing Up BabyMovieMovie · as Motorcycle Cop (uncredited)★ 7.8
You Can't Take It with YouMovieMovie · as Mike (uncredited)★ 7.8
The Amazing Dr. ClitterhouseMovieMovie · as TugRent/Buy★ 7.0
They Made Me a CriminalMovieMovie · as Lenihan★ 6.8
Of Human HeartsMovieMovie · as Lout Laughing in Church (uncredited)Rent/Buy★ 6.8
The Adventures of Marco PoloMovieMovie · as Mongol Guard (uncredited)★ 5.6

1937

Dead EndMovieMovie · as Doorman★ 7.2
TopperMovieMovie · as Eddie (uncredited)★ 7.2
You Only Live OnceMovieMovie · as Casey - Guard (uncredited)★ 7.2
Night KeyMovieMovie · as Fingers★ 6.3
Souls at SeaMovieMovie · as Bit Part (uncredited)★ 6.8

1936

FuryMovieMovie · as Man (uncredited)★ 7.8
After the Thin ManMovieMovie · as Party Guest (uncredited)★ 7.6

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The InformerMovieMovie · as Man (uncredited)Rent/Buy★ 7.3
'G' MenMovieMovie · as Gunman at Train Station (uncredited)Rent/Buy★ 7.1
The Last Days of PompeiiMovieMovie · as Murmex of Carthage, a Gladiator (uncredited)★ 6.4
Black FuryMovieMovie · as Mac - Company PolicemanRent/Buy★ 6.4

1934

It Happened One NightMovieMovie · as Bus Driver (uncredited)★ 8.1
Broadway BillMovieMovie · as Morgan's Henchman (uncredited)★ 6.6
ChainedMovieMovie · as Ship Steward (uncredited)Rent/Buy★ 6.3

1933

Lady for a DayMovieMovie · as Mounted Policeman (uncredited)★ 7.4
Heroes for SaleMovieMovie · as Red (uncredited)★ 7.3
Wild Boys of the RoadMovieMovie · as Red the Brakeman (uncredited)Rent/Buy★ 7.5

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20,000 Years in Sing SingMovieMovie · as Police Officer (uncredited)★ 6.8
VirtueMovieMovie · as Frank★ 6.9

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ArrowsmithMovieMovie · as Cop (uncredited)★ 6.2

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The Big TrailMovieMovie · as Sid Bascom (uncredited)★ 7.2
Up the RiverMovieMovie · as Inmate Socked by Saint Louis (uncredited)★ 5.9

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Noah's ArkMovieMovie · as Flood Extra (uncredited)★ 6.6

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1960

The Colter Craven StoryMovieMovie

1958

China DollMovieMovie · as Father Cairns
The Western: A Lost TV SpecialMovieMovie · as themselves

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The Growler StoryMovieMovie · as Quincannon
The Halliday BrandMovieMovie · as Big Dan Halliday

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Dakota IncidentMovieMovie · as Sen. Blakely
Pillars of the SkyMovieMovie · as Dr. Joseph Holden
The Steve Allen ShowTV showTV show · as themselves · 1 episode

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MGM ParadeTV showTV show
Rookie of the YearMovieMovie · as Larry "Buck" Goodhue
Screen Director's PlayhouseTV showTV show · as Larry 'Buck' Goodhue · 1 episode
Star StageTV showTV show · as Patterson · 1 episode
The Red, White and Blue LineMovieMovie · as themselves

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Climax!TV showTV show · as Sheriff Ab Kale · 1 episode
Gypsy ColtMovieMovie · as Frank MacWade
The Bob Mathias StoryMovieMovie · as Coach Virgil Jackson

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General Electric TheaterTV showTV show
The ChristophersTV showTV show
The MoonlighterMovieMovie · as Cole Gardner

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Cavalcade of AmericaTV showTV show · as M / Sgt. Lou Diamond / Harvey Kendall · 1 episode
HellgateMovieMovie · as Lt. Tod Voorhees
The Ford Television TheatreTV showTV show · as Lt. Pannetti / Hank Fetterman · 1 episode
The Gulf PlayhouseTV showTV show
The McGurk WayMovieMovie · as Dan McGurk 4th
ThunderbirdsMovieMovie · as Lt. John McCreery

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Bullfighter and the LadyMovieMovie · as themselves (voice) (uncredited)
Schlitz Playhouse of StarsTV showTV show · as Capt. Parker / Sam Stover / Ivan Kergosen · 1 episode
The Great Missouri RaidMovieMovie · as Maj. Marshal Trowbridge

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Riding HighMovieMovie · as Lee
Singing GunsMovieMovie · as Sheriff Jim Caradac
The Bigelow TheatreTV showTV show

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SuspenseTV showTV show · as Bill Meeker · 1 episode
The Silver TheatreTV showTV show

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Sins of the FathersMovieMovie
Tap RootsMovieMovie · as Hoab Dabney

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Home in IndianaMovieMovie · as Jed Bruce

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Hello, Frisco, HelloMovieMovie · as Sharkey
They Came to Blow Up AmericaMovieMovie · as FBI Chief Craig

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Hitler- Dead or AliveMovieMovie · as Steve Maschick
Sin TownMovieMovie · as Rock Delaney
Ten Gentlemen from West PointMovieMovie · as Sgt. Scully
Wild Bill Hickok RidesMovieMovie · as Sheriff Edmunds

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A Man BetrayedMovieMovie · as Floyd, Amato's Goon
Doctors Don't TellMovieMovie · as Barney Millen
Know For SureMovieMovie · as patient

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Buck Benny Rides AgainMovieMovie · as First Outlaw
Kit CarsonMovieMovie · as Ape
Little Old New YorkMovieMovie · as Regan
Sailor's LadyMovieMovie · as Shore Patrolman (uncredited)

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Heaven with a Barbed Wire FenceMovieMovie · as Hunk
Mr. Moto in Danger IslandMovieMovie · as Sailor Sam - Wrestler
Pardon Our NerveMovieMovie · as Kid Ramsey
The Cisco Kid and the LadyMovieMovie · as Walton
The Girl from MexicoMovieMovie · as Mexican Pete
The Kid from KokomoMovieMovie · as Ladislaw Klewicki
The Return of the Cisco KidMovieMovie · as Accused Rustler (uncredited)
Trouble in SundownMovieMovie · as Henchman Dusty
WaterfrontMovieMovie · as Mart Hendler

1938

Born to Be WildMovieMovie · as Bill Purvis
Flight Into NowhereMovieMovie
Fugitives for a NightMovieMovie · as Gambler in Fake Fight
Going PlacesMovieMovie · as Clarence - a Policeman
Gun LawMovieMovie · as Henchman Pecos
Hawaii CallsMovieMovie · as Muller
Mr. Moto's GambleMovieMovie · as Biff Moran
Numbered WomanMovieMovie · as Detective
Over the WallMovieMovie · as Eddie Edwards
PenitentiaryMovieMovie · as Red Parsons - Prison Barber (uncredited)
Prison BreakMovieMovie · as Big Red Kincaid
Professor BewareMovieMovie · as Motorcycle Cop
ReformatoryMovieMovie · as Mac Grady
Submarine PatrolMovieMovie · as Seaman Olaf Swanson
The Kid Comes BackMovieMovie · as Spike
The Law West of TombstoneMovieMovie · as Mulligan P. Martinez

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23 1/2 Hours LeaveMovieMovie · as Top Sgt. Burke
A Fight to the FinishMovieMovie · as Eddie Hawkins
Devil's PlaygroundMovieMovie · as Sidecar Wilson
Escape by NightMovieMovie · as Peter 'Spudsy' Baker
Fight for Your LadyMovieMovie · as Walton (uncredited)
Marry the GirlMovieMovie · as Motorcycle cop
Mountain MusicMovieMovie · as G-Man (uncredited)
Music for MadameMovieMovie · as Violets (uncredited)
Park Avenue LoggerMovieMovie · as Paul Sangar
The Game That KillsMovieMovie · as Tom Ferguson
The Singing MarineMovieMovie · as First Sergeant (uncredited)
The Soldier and the LadyMovieMovie · as Tartar Guard (uncredited)
The Westland CaseMovieMovie · as Connors - Death-Row Inmate
The WildcatterMovieMovie · as Johnson
They Gave Him a GunMovieMovie · as MP (uncredited)
When's Your Birthday?MovieMovie · as Police Detective (uncredited)
Woman-WiseMovieMovie · as Kramer (uncredited)

1936

Avenging WatersMovieMovie · as Marve Slater
Boulder DamMovieMovie · as Pa's Guest (uncredited)
ColleenMovieMovie · as Sweeney (uncredited)
ConflictMovieMovie · as Gus 'Knockout' Carrigan
Crash DonovanMovieMovie · as The Drill Master
Fatal LadyMovieMovie · as American Stage Manager (uncredited)
High TensionMovieMovie · as Husky Man
Legion of TerrorMovieMovie · as Don Foster
Muss 'em UpMovieMovie · as John Doe, a Gangster / Kidnapper (uncredited)
Pride of the MarinesMovieMovie · as Gunner Brady
Second WifeMovieMovie · as 1st Partner Politician (uncredited)
The Accusing FingerMovieMovie · as Recreation Room Guard
The Big GameMovieMovie · as Gambler
The Bride Walks OutMovieMovie · as Taxi Driver (uncredited)
The Case Against Mrs. AmesMovieMovie · as Newsstand Customer
The Cattle ThiefMovieMovie · as Ranse Willard
The First BabyMovieMovie · as Tough Guy
The Leathernecks Have LandedMovieMovie · as Tex
The Man Who Lived TwiceMovieMovie · as Gloves Baker
They Met in a TaxiMovieMovie · as Policeman
Two in the DarkMovieMovie · as Policeman (uncredited)
White FangMovieMovie · as Thief (uncredited)
Without OrdersMovieMovie · as Tim Casey

1935

3 Kids and a QueenMovieMovie · as Relative
Broadway HostessMovieMovie · as Lucky's Henchman (uncredited)
Calm YourselfMovieMovie · as Detective with Roscoe (uncredited)
Devil Dogs of the AirMovieMovie · as Instructor
Fighting ShadowsMovieMovie · as Brad Harrison
Go Into Your DanceMovieMovie · as Herman Lahey
Grand Old GirlMovieMovie · as Mr. Clark - Football Coach
Guard That GirlMovieMovie · as Budge Edwards
His Night OutMovieMovie · as Lanky
Hitch Hike LadyMovieMovie · as Motorcycle cop
I Found Stella ParishMovieMovie · as Roman Soldier in Play (uncredited)
Justice of the RangeMovieMovie · as Bob Brennan
Little Big ShotMovieMovie · as Kell's Henchman
Mary Jane's PaMovieMovie · as Roughneck Leader
Murder in the FleetMovieMovie · as 'Heavy' Johnson (uncredited)
One New York NightMovieMovie · as Policeman
She Gets Her ManMovieMovie · as Chick
Strangers AllMovieMovie · as Ward, Assistant Director on Film Set
The Crimson TrailMovieMovie · as Luke Long
The Headline WomanMovieMovie · as Johnson
Times Square LadyMovieMovie · as Dugan - Hockey Player (uncredited)
Too Tough to KillMovieMovie · as Danny
Under PressureMovieMovie · as Prize Fighter (uncredited)
Waterfront LadyMovieMovie · as Jess
We're Only HumanMovieMovie · as Bank Robber
Western CourageMovieMovie · as Lacrosse

1934

6 Day Bike RiderMovieMovie · as First Officer (uncredited)
A Man's GameMovieMovie · as Dave Jordon
Against the LawMovieMovie · as Tony Rizzo
Death on the DiamondMovieMovie · as Security Guard in Kelly's Room (uncredited)
Frontier MarshalMovieMovie · as Ben Murchison
Girl in DangerMovieMovie · as Wynkoski
Here Comes the GroomMovieMovie · as Second Cop
I'll Tell the WorldMovieMovie · as Dirigible Officer
Men of the NightMovieMovie · as Det. John Connors
Most Precious Thing in LifeMovieMovie · as Head Coach Smith
School for RomanceMovieMovie · as Husband
Speed WingsMovieMovie · as Henchman (uncredited)
The Affairs of CelliniMovieMovie · as Palace Guard Finding Cellini's Clothes (uncredited)
The Circus ClownMovieMovie · as Spectator
The Crime of Helen StanleyMovieMovie · as Jack Baker
The Defense RestsMovieMovie · as Hood
The Fighting RangerMovieMovie · as Dave, Cougar Henchman
The Human SideMovieMovie · as Cop
The Poor RichMovieMovie · as Motor Cop
Voice in the NightMovieMovie · as Bob Hall
WhirlpoolMovieMovie · as Farley

1933

College CoachMovieMovie · as Assistant Coach (uncredited)
Lucky DevilsMovieMovie · as Crewman (uncredited)
Obey the LawMovieMovie · as Kid Paris
Police Car 17MovieMovie · as Bumps O'Neill
Son of a SailorMovieMovie · as Joe
State TrooperMovieMovie · as Undetermined Role
StraightawayMovieMovie · as Hobo
The Fighting CodeMovieMovie · as Joe Krull
The WreckerMovieMovie · as Cramer
Unknown ValleyMovieMovie · as Elder Snead
When Strangers MarryMovieMovie · as Billy McGuire

1932

Air MailMovieMovie · as Joe Barnes (uncredited)
Bachelor's AffairsMovieMovie · as Cop (uncredited)
Careless LadyMovieMovie · as Cop in Raid
FleshMovieMovie · as Muscles Manning (uncredited)
Hello TroubleMovieMovie · as Heavy Kennedy
High SpeedMovieMovie · as Ham
Hold 'Em JailMovieMovie · as Football Player (uncredited)
Rackety RaxMovieMovie · as 'Brick' Gilligan
Sundown RiderMovieMovie · as Gabe Powers - Henchman
That's My BoyMovieMovie · as Curley Decker
The Greeks Had a Word for ThemMovieMovie · as Taxi Driver (uncredited)
The Trial of Vivienne WareMovieMovie · as Johnson (uncredited)
White EagleMovieMovie · as Bart - Henchman

1931

Maker of MenMovieMovie · as Football Player Pat (uncredited)
Over the HillMovieMovie · as Detective Escort (uncredited)
Quick MillionsMovieMovie · as Cop in montage (uncredited)
Sob SisterMovieMovie · as Ward, a Cop (uncredited)
The BratMovieMovie · as Court Policeman (uncredited)
The SpiderMovieMovie · as Cop (uncredited)
Three Girls LostMovieMovie · as Airline Steward (uncredited)

1930

Born RecklessMovieMovie · as Sergeant
Cheer Up and SmileMovieMovie · as Boy at Sweetheart Dance (uncredited)
The Lone Star RangerMovieMovie · as Townsman at the Dance (uncredited)

1929

SaluteMovieMovie · as Midshipman Harold
So This Is CollegeMovieMovie · as USC Player - #30 (uncredited)
Words and MusicMovieMovie · as Ward

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