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Wardell Edwin Bond (April 9, 1903 – November 5, 1960) was an American film character actor who appeared in more than 200 films and starred in the NBC television series Wagon Train from 1957 to 1960.
Ward Bond was a gruff, burly American character actor who appeared in hundreds of films and TV shows, often with John Wayne and John Ford. He was also a right-wing activist and a singer who performed in several movies.
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Ward Bond was a prolific American character actor who appeared in hundreds of films and TV shows, often with John Wayne and John Ford. He was also a conservative activist and a friend of Ford, who mocked him mercilessly.
- April 9, 1903
- November 5, 1960
Ward Bond (1903-1960) appeared in more than 200 films and the TV series Wagon Train. He played roles such as Bert in It's a Wonderful Life, Captain Clayton in The Searchers, and Father Lonergan in The Quiet Man.
DALLAS, Tex., Nov. 5 (AP) -- Ward Bond, movie and television star, died in a motel here today of a heart attack. He was 57 years old. View Full Article in Timesmachine »
Ward Bond was a versatile and dependable supporting actor who appeared in over 250 films, including classics like 'Gone with the Wind' and 'The Searchers'. He also starred as Major Seth Adams in the popular TV series 'Wagon Train', and was known for his conservative politics and clashes with other actors.
May 4, 2022 · The Searchers is one of John Ford's classic Westerns, and it features actor Ward Bond — who (accidentally) cause an issue behind the scenes.