Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Born
April 9, 1903
Died
November 5, 1960 (age 57)
Place of Birth
Benkelman, Nebraska, USA
Also Known As
Wardell Edwin Bond
Ward Bond
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
TV
Wagon Train
Major Seth Adams
1957
TV
Climax!
Sheriff Ab Kale
1954
TV
The Steve Allen Show
Self - Wagon Train
1956
TV
The Steve Allen Show
Self
1956
TV
Suspense
Bill Meeker
1949
TV
The Ford Television Theatre
Lt. Pannetti
1952
TV
The Ford Television Theatre
Hank Fetterman
1952
TV
Screen Director's Playhouse
Larry 'Buck' Goodhue
1955
TV
MGM Parade
1955
TV
Cavalcade of America
M / Sgt. Lou Diamond
1952
TV
Cavalcade of America
Harvey Kendall
1952
Film
Gone with the Wind
Tom the Yankee Captain
1939
Film
It's a Wonderful Life
Bert
1946
Film
Rio Bravo
Pat Wheeler
1959
Film
Hondo
Buffalo Baker
1953
Film
Johnny Guitar
John McIvers
1954
Film
The Quiet Man
Father Peter Lonergan
1952
Film
Unconquered
John Fraser
1947
Film
Waterfront Lady
Jess
1935
Film
Dead End
Doorman
1937
Filmography
2005FilmThe Adventures of Errol Flynnas John L. Sullivan (archive footage)2004TVBattlegroundas Quincannon (archive footage)2000FilmGolden Saddles, Silver Spursas (archive footage)2000FilmJohn Wayne-A Life on Filmas Self (archive footage)1983FilmHollywood Out-takes and Rare Footageas Self (archive footage) (uncredited)1971FilmDirected by John Fordas (archive footage)1960FilmThe Colter Craven Story1959FilmAlias Jesse Jamesas Major Seth Adams (uncredited)1959FilmRio Bravoas Pat Wheeler1958FilmThe Western: A Lost TV Specialas Self1958FilmChina Dollas Father Cairns1957TVWagon Trainas Major Seth Adams1957FilmThe Wings of Eaglesas John Dodge1957FilmThe Halliday Brandas Big Dan Halliday1957FilmThe Growler Storyas Quincannon1956FilmPillars of the Skyas Dr. Joseph Holden1956FilmDakota Incidentas Sen. Blakely1956TVThe Steve Allen Showas Self - Wagon Train1956FilmThe Searchersas Rev. Capt. Samuel Johnston Clayton1955FilmA Man Aloneas Sheriff Gil Corrigan1955TVScreen Director's Playhouseas Larry 'Buck' Goodhue1955TVMGM Parade1955TVStar Stageas Patterson1955FilmMister Robertsas Dowdy1955FilmThe Red, White and Blue Lineas Narrator1955FilmThe Long Gray Lineas Captain Herman Kohler1954FilmThe Bob Mathias Storyas Coach Virgil Jackson1954TVClimax!as Sheriff Ab Kale1954FilmJohnny Guitaras John McIvers1954FilmGypsy Coltas Frank MacWade1953FilmHondoas Buffalo Baker1953FilmBlowing Wildas Dutch Peterson1953FilmThe Moonlighteras Cole Gardner1953TVThe Christophers1953TVGeneral Electric Theater1952FilmThunderbirdsas Lt. John McCreery1952TVThe Ford Television Theatreas Lt. Pannetti1952TVCavalcade of Americaas M / Sgt. Lou Diamond1952FilmHellgateas Lt. Tod Voorhees1952FilmThe Quiet Manas Father Peter Lonergan1952TVThe Gulf Playhouse1952FilmThe McGurk Wayas Dan McGurk 4th1951FilmOn Dangerous Groundas Walter Brent1951TVSchlitz Playhouse of Starsas Capt. Parker1951FilmBullfighter and the Ladyas Narrator (voice) (uncredited)1951FilmOnly the Valiantas Cpl. Timothy Gilchrist1951FilmThe Great Missouri Raidas Maj. Marshal Trowbridge1951FilmOperation Pacificas John "Pop" Perry1950TVThe Bigelow Theatre1950FilmKiss Tomorrow Goodbyeas Inspector Charles Weber1950FilmWagon Masteras Elder Wiggs1950FilmRiding Highas Lee1950FilmSinging Gunsas Sheriff Jim Caradac1949TVThe Silver Theatre1949TVSuspenseas Bill Meeker1948Film3 Godfathersas Perley 'Buck' Sweet1948FilmJoan of Arcas La Hire1948FilmThe Time of Your Lifeas McCarthy1948FilmTap Rootsas Hoab Dabney1948FilmFort Apacheas Sgt. Maj. Michael O'Rourke1948FilmSins of the Fathers1947FilmThe Fugitiveas James Calvert, aka 'El Gringo'1947FilmUnconqueredas John Fraser1946FilmIt's a Wonderful Lifeas Bert1946FilmMy Darling Clementineas Morgan Earp1946FilmCanyon Passageas Honey Bragg1945FilmDakotaas Jim Bender1945FilmThey Were Expendableas "Boats" Mulcahey, Chief Boatswain's Mate1944FilmTall in the Saddleas 'Judge' Robert Garvey1944FilmHome in Indianaas Jed Bruce1944FilmA Guy Named Joeas Al Yackey1944FilmThe Fighting Sullivansas Lt. Cmdr. Robinson1943FilmThey Came to Blow Up Americaas FBI Chief Craig1943FilmSlightly Dangerousas Jimmy1943FilmHello, Frisco, Helloas Sharkey1942FilmGentleman Jimas John L. Sullivan1942FilmHitler- Dead or Aliveas Steve Maschick1942FilmSin Townas Rock Delaney1942FilmTen Gentlemen from West Pointas Sgt. Scully1942FilmThe Falcon Takes Overas Moose Malloy (Uncredited)1942FilmWild Bill Hickok Ridesas Sheriff Edmunds1941FilmSwamp Wateras Tim Dorson1941FilmThe Maltese Falconas Det. Tom Polhaus1941FilmKnow For Sureas patient1941FilmSergeant Yorkas Ike Botkin1941FilmDoctors Don't Tellas Barney Millen1941FilmManpoweras Eddie Adams1941FilmThe Shepherd of the Hillsas Wash Gibbs1941FilmA Man Betrayedas Floyd, Amato's Goon1941FilmTobacco Roadas Lov Bensey1940FilmSanta Fe Trailas Townley1940FilmThe Long Voyage Homeas Yank1940FilmCity for Conquestas First Policeman (uncredited)1940FilmKit Carsonas Ape1940FilmSailor's Ladyas Shore Patrolman (uncredited)1940FilmThe Mortal Stormas Franz1940FilmBuck Benny Rides Againas First Outlaw1940FilmVirginia Cityas Confederate Sergeant Checking Passengers (uncredited)1940FilmThe Grapes of Wrathas Policeman1940FilmLittle Old New Yorkas Regan1939FilmThe Cisco Kid and the Ladyas Walton1939FilmGone with the Windas Tom the Yankee Captain1939FilmDrums Along the Mohawkas Adam Hartman1939FilmHeaven with a Barbed Wire Fenceas Hunk1939FilmDust Be My Destinyas First Thug on Train (uncredited)1939FilmFrontier Marshalas Town Marshal1939FilmWaterfrontas Mart Hendler1939FilmYoung Mr. Lincolnas John Palmer Cass1939FilmThe Girl from Mexicoas Mexican Pete1939FilmThe Kid from Kokomoas Ladislaw Klewicki1939FilmConfessions of a Nazi Spyas American Legionnaire (uncredited)1939FilmUnion Pacificas Tracklayer (uncredited)1939FilmThe Return of the Cisco Kidas Accused Rustler (uncredited)1939FilmDodge Cityas Bud Taylor1939FilmMr. Moto in Danger Islandas Sailor Sam - Wrestler1939FilmTrouble in Sundownas Henchman Dusty1939FilmThe Oklahoma Kidas Wes Handley1939FilmPardon Our Nerveas Kid Ramsey1939FilmMade for Each Otheras Jim Hatton (uncredited)1939FilmThey Made Me a Criminalas Lenihan1939FilmSon of Frankensteinas Gendarme at Gate (uncredited)1938FilmGoing Placesas Clarence - a Policeman1938FilmSubmarine Patrolas Seaman Olaf Swanson1938FilmThe Law West of Tombstoneas Mulligan P. Martinez1938FilmFugitives for a Nightas Gambler in Fake Fight1938FilmYou Can't Take It with Youas Mike - the Detective (uncredited)1938FilmProfessor Bewareas Motorcycle Cop1938FilmThe Amazing Dr. Clitterhouseas Tug1938FilmPrison Breakas Big Red Kincaid1938FilmReformatoryas Mac Grady1938FilmNumbered Womanas Detective1938FilmGun Lawas Henchman Pecos1938FilmFlight Into Nowhere1938FilmMr. Moto's Gambleas Biff Moran1938FilmThe Adventures of Marco Poloas Mongol Guard (uncredited)1938FilmOver the Wallas Eddie Edwards1938FilmHawaii Callsas Muller1938FilmBringing Up Babyas Motorcycle Cop (uncredited)1938FilmBorn to Be Wildas Bill Purvis1938FilmThe Kid Comes Backas Spike1938FilmOf Human Heartsas Lout Laughing in Church (uncredited)1938FilmPenitentiaryas Red Parsons - Prison Barber (uncredited)1937FilmFight for Your Ladyas Walton (uncredited)1937FilmThe Westland Caseas Connors - Death-Row Inmate1937FilmMusic for Madameas Violets (Uncredited)1937FilmThe Game That Killsas Tom Ferguson1937FilmSouls at Seaas Bit Part (uncredited)1937FilmEscape by Nightas Peter 'Spudsy' Baker1937FilmDead Endas Doorman1937FilmTopperas Eddie (uncredited)1937FilmMarry the Girlas Motorcycle cop1937FilmThe Singing Marineas First Sergeant (uncredited)1937FilmA Fight to the Finishas Eddie Hawkins1937FilmMountain Musicas G-Man (uncredited)1937FilmThe Wildcatteras Johnson1937FilmThey Gave Him a Gunas MP (uncredited)1937FilmNight Keyas Fingers1937FilmThe Soldier and the Ladyas Tartar Guard (Uncredited)1937Film23 1/2 Hours Leaveas Top Sgt. Burke1937FilmPark Avenue Loggeras Paul Sangar1937FilmWhen's Your Birthday?as Police Detective (uncredited)1937FilmDevil's Playgroundas Sidecar Wilson1937FilmYou Only Live Onceas Casey - Guard (uncredited)1937FilmWoman-Wiseas Kramer (uncredited)1936FilmAfter the Thin Manas Party Guest (uncredited)1936FilmConflictas Gus 'Knockout' Carrigan1936FilmThe Accusing Fingeras Recreation Room Guard1936FilmLegion of Terroras Don Foster1936FilmWithout Ordersas Tim Casey1936FilmThe Big Gameas Gambler1936FilmThe Man Who Lived Twiceas Gloves Baker1936FilmThey Met in a Taxias Policeman1936FilmSecond Wifeas 1st Partner Politician (uncredited)1936FilmCrash Donovanas The Drill Master1936FilmWhite Fangas Thief (uncredited)1936FilmThe Bride Walks Outas Taxi Driver(uncredited)1936FilmHigh Tensionas Husky Man1936FilmFuryas Man (uncredited)1936FilmThe Cattle Thiefas Ranse Willard1936FilmFatal Ladyas American Stage Manager (uncredited)1936FilmAvenging Watersas Marve Slater1936FilmThe Case Against Mrs. Amesas Newsstand Customer1936FilmThe First Babyas Tough Guy1936FilmPride of the Marinesas Gunner Brady1936FilmColleenas Sweeney (uncredited)1936FilmBoulder Damas Pa's Guest (uncredited)1936FilmThe Leathernecks Have Landedas Tex1936FilmMuss 'em Upas John Doe, a Gangster1936FilmTwo in the Darkas Policeman (uncredited)1935FilmHitch Hike Ladyas Motorcycle cop1935FilmWe're Only Humanas Bank Robber1935FilmToo Tough to Killas Danny1935FilmBroadway Hostessas Lucky's Henchman (uncredited)1935FilmI Found Stella Parishas Roman Soldier in Play (uncredited)1935FilmGuard That Girlas Budge Edwards1935FilmWestern Courageas Lacrosse1935Film3 Kids and a Queenas Relative1935FilmThe Last Days of Pompeiias Murmex of Carthage, a Gladiator (uncredited)1935FilmWaterfront Ladyas Jess1935FilmHis Night Outas Lanky1935FilmLittle Big Shotas Kell's Henchman1935FilmShe Gets Her Manas Chick1935FilmCalm Yourselfas Detective with Roscoe (uncredited)1935FilmJustice of the Rangeas Bob Brennan1935FilmMurder in the Fleetas 'Heavy' Johnson (Uncredited)1935FilmBlack Furyas Mac - Company Policeman1935FilmThe Headline Womanas Johnson1935Film'G' Menas Gunman at Train Station (uncredited)1935FilmMary Jane's Paas Roughneck Leader1935FilmGo Into Your Danceas Herman Lahey1935FilmFighting Shadowsas Brad Harrison1935FilmStrangers Allas Ward, Assistant Director on Film Set1935FilmThe Crimson Trailas Luke Long1935FilmTimes Square Ladyas Dugan - Hockey Player (uncredited)1935FilmOne New York Nightas Policeman1935FilmDevil Dogs of the Airas Instructor1935FilmUnder Pressureas Prize Fighter (uncredited)1935FilmGrand Old Girlas Mr. Clark - Football Coach1934FilmBroadway Billas Morgan's Henchman (uncredited)1934FilmMen of the Nightas Det. John Connors1934FilmAgainst the Lawas Tony Rizzo1934Film6 Day Bike Rideras First Officer (uncredited)1934FilmDeath on the Diamondas Security Guard in Kelly's Room (uncredited)1934FilmGirl in Dangeras Wynkoski1934FilmThe Human Sideas Cop1934FilmChainedas Ship Steward (uncredited)1934FilmThe Affairs of Cellinias Palace Guard Finding Cellini's Clothes (uncredited)1934FilmThe Defense Restsas Hood1934FilmThe Circus Clownas Spectator1934FilmHere Comes the Groomas Second Cop1934FilmA Man's Gameas Dave Jordon1934FilmMost Precious Thing in Lifeas Head Coach Smith1934FilmI'll Tell the Worldas Dirigible Officer1934FilmThe Crime of Helen Stanleyas Jack Baker1934FilmWhirlpoolas Farley1934FilmVoice in the Nightas Bob Hall1934FilmThe Fighting Rangeras Dave, Cougar Henchman1934FilmThe Poor Richas Motor Cop1934FilmIt Happened One Nightas Bus Driver (uncredited)1934FilmSpeed Wingsas Henchman (uncredited)1934FilmSchool for Romanceas Husband1934FilmFrontier Marshalas Ben Murchison1933FilmThe Fighting Codeas Joe Krull1933FilmStraightawayas Hobo1933FilmSon of a Sailoras Joe1933FilmCollege Coachas Assistant Coach (uncredited)1933FilmWild Boys of the Roadas Red the Brakeman (uncredited)1933FilmPolice Car 17as Bumps O'Neill1933FilmLady for a Dayas Mounted Policeman (uncredited)1933FilmThe Wreckeras Cramer1933FilmHeroes for Saleas Red (uncredited)1933FilmWhen Strangers Marryas Billy McGuire1933FilmUnknown Valleyas Elder Snead1933FilmObey the Lawas Kid Paris1933FilmState Trooperas Undetermined Role1933FilmLucky Devilsas Crewman (uncredited)1932FilmSundown Rideras Gabe Powers - Henchman1932Film20,000 Years in Sing Singas Police Officer (uncredited)1932FilmFleshas Muscles Manning (uncredited)1932FilmThat's My Boyas Curley Decker1932FilmAir Mailas Joe Barnes (uncredited)1932FilmVirtueas Frank1932FilmRackety Raxas 'Brick' Gilligan1932FilmWhite Eagleas Bart - Henchman1932FilmHold 'Em Jailas Football Player (uncredited)1932FilmHello Troubleas Heavy Kennedy1932FilmBachelor's Affairsas Cop (uncredited)1932FilmThe Trial of Vivienne Wareas Johnson (uncredited)1932FilmCareless Ladyas Cop in Raid1932FilmHigh Speedas Ham1932FilmThe Greeks Had a Word for Themas Taxi Driver (uncredited)1931FilmArrowsmithas Cop (uncredited)1931FilmOver the Hillas Detective Escort (uncredited)1931FilmSob Sisteras Ward, a Cop (uncredited)1931FilmThe Spideras Cop (uncredited)1931FilmThe Bratas Court Policeman (uncredited)1931FilmMaker of Menas Football Player Pat (uncredited)1931FilmThree Girls Lostas Airline Steward (uncredited)1931FilmQuick Millionsas Cop in montage (uncredited)1930FilmThe Big Trailas Sid Bascom (uncredited)1930FilmUp the Riveras Inmate Socked by Saint Louis (uncredited)1930FilmCheer Up and Smileas Boy at Sweetheart Dance (uncredited)1930FilmBorn Recklessas Sergeant1930FilmThe Lone Star Rangeras Townsman at the Dance (uncredited)1929FilmSo This Is Collegeas USC Player - #30 (uncredited)1929FilmSaluteas Midshipman Harold1929FilmWords and Musicas Ward1928FilmNoah's Arkas Flood Extra (uncredited)