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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 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 ...
Searchers, The (1956) -- (Movie Clip) Let's Go Home. One of the most prolific of Hollywood character actors. Bond began his career in the late 1920s and was a key member of John Ford's stock company, playing the parson/Texas Ranger in "The Searchers" (1956) and fictional film director John Dodge in "The Wings of Eagles" (1956).
Ward Bond. One of the most prolific of Hollywood character actors. Bond began his career in the late 1920s and was a key member of John Ford's stock company, playing the parson/Texas Ranger in ...
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 received numerous small roles and bit parts, playing character roles throughout the 1930s, including the role of "Tom," a Yankee captain, in "Gone with the Wind" in 1939. He received some attention for his role as the murderous "Cass" in John Ford's 1939 film "Young Mr. Lincoln."
Director John Ford promoted Bond from extra to supporting player in the film Salute (1929), and became another fast friend. An arrogant man of little tact, yet fun-loving in the extreme, Bond was either loved or hated by all who knew him.
Ward Bond (1903-1960) Ward Bond was an American film actor who appeared in many movies of Hollywood's Golden Age, always in a supporting role. It was not until late in his career that he achieved stardom, ironically on television, as the wagon master Major Seth Adams in 'Wagon Train'. A list of the films in which he appeared includes many of ...
