What actor appears in more films on the American Film Institute's 100 Greatest American Movies than any other actor?

Ward Bond (born Wardell Edwin Bond) was one of the most prominent American actors of the early 20th century. He was born in 1903 and appeared in more than 200 movies. Many people still remember Bond for his roles in It's a Wonderful Life (1946) and The Searchers (1956).
This actor has probably the most enviable filmography of any actor, past or present. Bond acted in seven of the 100 Greatest American Films according to the AFI, which is an absolute record. He starred in 23 movies together with John Wayne, another prolific American actor. They were life long friends. Bond's career had a serious impact on the history of the American film industry, and the characters he created are still considered iconic.

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Jeff Overton

He is best known for "Wagon Train"

Sarah Hearn-vonFoerster

Ward was a great character actor, and I never realized he was so prolific.

Mark Johnson

The cop in Its a Wonderful Life.

Tom McPherson

I have no idea who he is.

Michele Haranin

I’ve never heard of him.

Wayne Jines

Wasn't he also a boxer outside of acting?

elizawheeler

I was sure it was Jimmy Stewart. He was such a great actor and did some really impressive movies. Mr. Smith Goes to Washington and Rear Window were my favorites.

Mary Evens

Tom McPherson, Apparently you haven't seen many movies directed by John Ford.

james parrillo

Jeff Overton, I have seen a few movies with him in it, but I do not think I heard his name. I nearly chose him, because he was the least familiar to me. Thank you, Christine, James' wife

theotishaynes

What a surprisingly difficult question. I knew it wasn’t Clark Gable because he died at such a young age, but I did think that it was between Jimmy Stewart and John Wayne. Ward Bond would have been my last choice. Sometimes I guess you have to go with the answer that is the least obvious

finsfone

I'm guessing that most of the people who have never heard of him are young. I'm 68 and have seen him in many old movies. He died in 1960.

David Heinz

Definitely one of the best character actors ever.

Wyla Reedy

He was my last choice.

Howard Groopman

If I'm not mistaken, he had a small role in "Gone with the Wind."

Lynne Justus

Wow! This was a big surprise. I wasn't thinking of someone who played smaller roles in many great movies.

Linda Owensby

He was in GWTW too. Always liked him.

tbear

larrywagner, 👍 😊

tbear

Thought is was Bond! He was in so very many movie! Just not starting rolls! Many as side kick, best friend, parent and etc! Remember seeing him in a lot of films! 😊 👍