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).
Ward Bond has 268 screen credits in a career dating back to 1928. Their work spans 9 cinematic universes — most prominently Inspector Steve Trent Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Unconquered, The Searchers, It's a Wonderful Life. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 9 universes
