The reason that MGM hired Bobby for Our Gang was that they could look at him and say, cry, and he'd cry, and not many kids can do that unless they really want to cry.

Also he is noted for being the first actor to appear onscreen as "Superman's pal" Jimmy Olsen having portrayed the character in the film serials Superman (1948) and Atom Man vs. Superman (1950). A native of Dallas Texas Bond was best known for his work as a child actor for two different nonconsecutive periods on Our Gang (Little Rascals) comedies.