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Alan Ladd, Jr.
Film Maker + Headliner + Actor
Male
Born
Oct 22, 1937
Age
75
Hometown
Los Angeles
Nationality
American
Alan Ladd, Jr. is an American film industry executive and producer. He is famous for giving George Lucas the go-ahead to make Star Wars and remained as Lucas' only support at times when the Board of Directors wished to shut down production. He is the… Read More
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Alan Ladd, Jr.
Age 75
parents
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Marjorie Jane HarroldMother
siblings
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Alana LaddSister
Timeline
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CHILDHOOD
1937
Birth
Born on October 22, 1937.
TWENTIES
1963
25 Years Old
He started in films as an agent in 1963.
THIRTIES

1969
31 Years Old
In 1969, Ladd moved to London to produce, making nine films.
1973
35 Years Old
He returned to the States in 1973 to become Head of Creative Affairs at 20th Century Fox.
FORTIES

1979
41 Years Old
During three very successful years Ladd was President of Fox. Star Wars and Alien were a few of the classics during his tenure. But in 1979 Ladd left his position to found his own production company, The Ladd Company.
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1985
47 Years Old
In 1985, Ladd joined MGM/UA, eventually becoming Chairman and CEO of Pathé Entertainment.
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FIFTIES

1993
55 Years Old
Ladd reformed the Ladd Company with Paramount Pictures in 1993 where he produced the hits The Brady Bunch Movie and Best Picture Winner Braveheart.
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LATE ADULTHOOD
2007
69 Years Old
Ladd received the 2,348th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday, September 28, 2007.
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