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Alan Ladd Jr.
Born
Oct 22, 1937
Died: Mar 2, 2022
Lived 84 years
Place of Birth
Los Angeles, California, USA
Known For
Production
Gender
Male
Career Highlights
11
Movies
2
TV Shows
Also Known As
Alan Walbridge Ladd Jr.
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Alan Ladd Jr.
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Biography
Alan Walbridge Ladd Jr. (October 22, 1937-March 2, 2022) was a film industry executive and producer. He was famous for giving George Lucas the go-ahead to make Star Wars while working for 20th Century Fox.
Movies
11
TV Shows
2
Sane Inside Insanity
as
Self – Head of Marketing, 20th Century Fox
2025
Mel Brooks: Seriously... Well, Almost
as
Self
2024
Laddie: The Man Behind the Movies
as
Self
2017
It's Always About the Story: Conversations with Alan Ladd, Jr.
as
Himself
2016
The Last Mogul
as
Self
2005
Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy
as
Self
2004
When Star Wars Ruled the World
as
Self
2004
The Beast Within: Making Alien
as
Self
2003
The Alien Saga
as
Self
2002
The Omen Legacy
as
Self
2001
Mel Gibson's 'Braveheart': A Filmmaker's Passion
as
Self
2000
