Born in 1926 in Dallas, Texas, Tommy began his acting career at the age of 5-1/2 in the Hal Roach Our Gang film "Spanky" in 1932.  He went on to appear in 64 films with many of the great stars of the Golden Age of Hollywood. 

He played with many luminaries of that time of glitter and imagination, including Eddie Cantor, Laurel and Hardy, and Herbert Marshall.  In his book, "Darn Right It's Butch - Memories of Our Gang", Tommy takes us behind the scenes and tells us about movie magic with candor and humor that is both fascinating and heartwarming.

Tommy's career spans the time from early films, to radio and television.  He is still performing today. 

In 1952 he married film starlet, Pauline Francis Goebel, a.k.a. Polly Darling of The Darling Sisters.  They have a son, Tommy Jr., who is currently a film producer.  Tommy and Polly live in San Diego, California, but you won't always find them home. 

Much of their time is spent making personal appearances at charity events, Sons of the Desert conventions, and Our Gang reunions.  Tommy has been nominated for a star on Hollywood Boulevard.   And the beloved character, Butch, has been recreated in a production of Our Gang by Steven Spielberg-Amblin Productions.

"A credo in the film business... Never work with animals, children or Tommy Bond!  I say this with love.  When we did Five Little Peppers, Tommy was already a pro."  – Edith Fellows

From "Mush and Milk"