Wardell Edwin Bond (April 9, 1903 — November 5, 1960), known professionally as
Ward Bond, was a prolific American film
character actor whose rugged appearance and easygoing charm were featured in over 200 films and the television series
Wagon Train. He is remembered for his roles as Bert, the cop, in
It's a Wonderful Life (1946) and Captain Clayton in
The Searchers (1956), among many others.