There is only one policeman in "It's a Wonderful Life," and his name is Bert. His friend, the taxi cab driver, is Ernie. And yes, the famed duo of Sesame Street muppets were named after them. See related link.
Bert & Ernie; the Sesame Street characters were named after them.
The policeman was Bert (there was no last name) and the taxi driver's name was Ernie (no last name either).
In the film It's a Wonderful Life, the role of Bert the Cop was played by Ward Bond.
Bert the police officer is played by Ward Bond.
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It has often been said that they were, but according to Sesame Street sources, it is purely coincidental that Jim Henson picked those names.
George's guardian angel in It's a Wonderful Life is: Clarence Oddbody.
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Clarence.
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It has often been said that they were, but according to Sesame Street sources, it is purely coincidental that Jim Henson picked those names.
George's guardian angel in It's a Wonderful Life is: Clarence Oddbody.
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