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Television. Radio. Notes. External links. Ward Bond. Wardell Edwin Bond (April 9, 1903 – November 5, 1960) [1] 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. Jump to Edit. Overview. Born. April 9, 1903 · Benkelman, Nebraska, USA. Died. November 5, 1960 · Dallas, Texas, USA (heart attack) Birth name. Wardell Edwin Bond. Height. 6′ 2″ (1.88 m) Mini Bio. Gruff, burly American character actor.
Ward Bond was an American actor who was best known for his roles in films such as It's a Wonderful Life, The Searchers, and The Maltese Falcon. He was also a frequent collaborator with director John Ford, appearing in many of his films. Bond was born in Benkelman, Nebraska, on April 9, 1903.
Ward Bond (1903-1960) Actor. Soundtrack. IMDbPro Starmeter Top 5,000 5691. Play trailer 1:46. The Cappy Darrin Story (1959) 19 Videos. 99+ Photos. Gruff, burly American character actor. Born in 1903 in Benkelman, Nebraska (confirmed by Social Security records; sources stating 1905 or Denver, Colorado are in error.)
The show initially starred supporting film actor Ward Bond as the wagon master (replaced after his death in 1960 by John McIntire) and Robert Horton as the scout (eventually replaced by Robert Fuller ). The series was inspired by the 1950 film Wagon Master [2] and the 1930 early widescreen film The Big Trail, both featuring Bond.
