Neither Hanks nor De Niro: this is the Hollywood actor who made the most films in a year
Ward Bond, a legendary supporting actor who featured frequently alongside John Wayne, holds the record for the most movie appearances in a single year.
An actor whose film credits include classics such as It’s a Wonderful Life and Gone with the Wind, Ward Bond became one of Hollywood’s most iconic supporting actors during a three-decade big-screen career.
Before his death in 1960, Bond featured in no fewer than 237 films - a prolific output that saw the Nebraska native set a record for appearances in a single year.
Get the lowdown on Ward Bond’s movie career in this visual story:
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