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Acting
Ward Bond
Ward Bond is best known for Wagon Train, Climax!, Suspense and General Electric Theater. Ward Bond was born on April 9, 1903. Ward Bond died on November 5, 1960 at the age of 57.
- Born
- April 9, 1903
- Place of birth
- Benkelman, Nebraska, USA
- Died
- November 5, 1960 (57 years old)
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).
Known for
Filmography
- 2004BattlegroundQuincannon (archive footage)
- 1957Wagon TrainMajor Seth Adams
- 1956The Steve Allen ShowSelf - Wagon Train
- 1955Star StagePatterson
- 1955Screen Director's PlayhouseLarry 'Buck' Goodhue
- 1955MGM Parade
- 1954Climax!Sheriff Ab Kale
- 1953General Electric Theater
- 1953The Christophers
- 1952Cavalcade of AmericaM / Sgt. Lou Diamond
- 1952The Gulf Playhouse
- 1952The Ford Television TheatreLt. Pannetti
- 1951Schlitz Playhouse of StarsCapt. Parker
- 1950The Bigelow Theatre
- 1949The Silver Theatre
- 1949SuspenseBill Meeker
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Ward Bond been in?
Ward Bond is best known for Wagon Train, Climax!, Suspense and General Electric Theater.
When was Ward Bond born?
Ward Bond was born on April 9, 1903. (Benkelman, Nebraska, USA)
How old is Ward Bond?
Ward Bond died on November 5, 1960 at the age of 57.
Updated: November 3, 2026 ·