Portrait of Alan Ladd

Alan Ladd

Bio: Alan Walbridge Ladd was an American actor and film and television producer. Ladd found success in film the 1940s and early 1950s, particularly in Westerns and film noirs where he was often paired with Veronica Lake, as she was one of the few Hollywood actresses shorter than he
Born: Wed, Sep 03 1913
Birthplace: Hot Springs, Arkansas, USA

Death: Wed, Jan 29 1964
Alan Ladd is 50 years old
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Poster of Rat Pack
Rat Pack
Alan Ladd would have been no older than 50 in Rat Pack as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 11 2022
Poster of Los Angeles Plays Itself
Los Angeles Plays Itself
Alan Ladd would have been no older than 50 in Los Angeles Plays Itself as 'Philip Raven in This Gun For Hire (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 28 2004
Poster of Walt Disney's Fables - Vol.6
Walt Disney's Fables - Vol.6
Alan Ladd would have been no older than 50 in Walt Disney's Fables - Vol.6 as 'Al - Baby Weems Storyboard Artist (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 31 2004
Poster of Alan Ladd: The True Quiet Man
Alan Ladd: The True Quiet Man
Alan Ladd would have been no older than 50 in Alan Ladd: The True Quiet Man as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 04 1999
Poster of George Stevens: A Filmmaker's Journey
George Stevens: A Filmmaker's Journey
Alan Ladd would have been no older than 50 in George Stevens: A Filmmaker's Journey as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 03 1985
Poster of Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
Alan Ladd would have been no older than 50 in Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage as 'Self (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 25 1983
Poster of Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid
Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid
Alan Ladd would have been no older than 50 in Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid as '(in "This Gun For Hire") (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 21 1982
Poster of The Movie Orgy
The Movie Orgy
Alan Ladd would have been no older than 50 in The Movie Orgy as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1968
Poster of The Carpetbaggers
The Carpetbaggers
Alan Ladd would have been no older than 50 in The Carpetbaggers as 'Nevada Smith'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 08 1964
Poster of 13 West Street
13 West Street
Alan Ladd was 48 in 13 West Street as 'Walt Sherill'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 23 1962
Poster of Duel of Champions
Duel of Champions
Alan Ladd was 48 in Duel of Champions as 'Horatius'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 19 1961
Poster of One Foot in Hell
One Foot in Hell
Alan Ladd was 47 in One Foot in Hell as 'Mitch Barrett'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 11 1960
Poster of All the Young Men
All the Young Men
Alan Ladd was 46 in All the Young Men as 'Sgt. Kincaid'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 26 1960
Poster of Guns of the Timberland
Guns of the Timberland
Alan Ladd was 46 in Guns of the Timberland as 'Jim Hadley'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 01 1960
Poster of The Man in the Net
The Man in the Net
Alan Ladd was 45 in The Man in the Net as 'John Hamilton'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 10 1959
Poster of The Badlanders
The Badlanders
Alan Ladd was 45 in The Badlanders as 'Peter Van Hoek (The Dutchman)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 03 1958
Poster of The Proud Rebel
The Proud Rebel
Alan Ladd was 44 in The Proud Rebel as 'John Chandler'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 01 1958
Poster of The Deep Six
The Deep Six
Alan Ladd was 44 in The Deep Six as 'Alexander 'Alec' Austen'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 15 1958
Poster of Boy on a Dolphin
Boy on a Dolphin
Alan Ladd was 43 in Boy on a Dolphin as 'Dr. James 'Jim' Calder'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 19 1957
Poster of The Big Land
The Big Land
Alan Ladd was 43 in The Big Land as 'Chad Morgan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 01 1957
Poster of A Cry in the Night
A Cry in the Night
Alan Ladd was 42 in A Cry in the Night as 'Opening Narrator (voice) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 17 1956
Poster of Santiago
Santiago
Alan Ladd was 42 in Santiago as 'Caleb 'Cash' Adams'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 13 1956
Poster of Hell on Frisco Bay
Hell on Frisco Bay
Alan Ladd was 42 in Hell on Frisco Bay as 'Steve Rollins'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 31 1955
Poster of The McConnell Story
The McConnell Story
Alan Ladd was 42 in The McConnell Story as 'Capt. Joseph C. 'Mac' McConnell, Jr.'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 29 1955
Poster of Drum Beat
Drum Beat
Alan Ladd was 41 in Drum Beat as 'Johnny MacKay'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 10 1954
Poster of A Star Is Born World Premiere
A Star Is Born World Premiere
Alan Ladd was 41 in A Star Is Born World Premiere as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 28 1954
Poster of The Black Knight
The Black Knight
Alan Ladd was 40 in The Black Knight as 'John'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 26 1954
Poster of Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan
Alan Ladd was 40 in Saskatchewan as 'Thomas O'Rourke'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 30 1954
Poster of Hell Below Zero
Hell Below Zero
Alan Ladd was 40 in Hell Below Zero as 'Duncan Craig'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 13 1954
Poster of The Red Beret
The Red Beret
Alan Ladd was 39 in The Red Beret as 'Steve 'Canada' McKendrick'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 11 1953
Poster of Desert Legion
Desert Legion
Alan Ladd was 39 in Desert Legion as 'Paul Lartal'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 08 1953
Poster of Shane
Shane
Alan Ladd was 39 in Shane as 'Shane'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 23 1953
Poster of Botany Bay
Botany Bay
Alan Ladd was 39 in Botany Bay as 'Hugh Tallant'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 26 1952
Poster of Thunder in the East
Thunder in the East
Alan Ladd was 39 in Thunder in the East as 'Steve Gibbs'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 04 1952
Poster of The Iron Mistress
The Iron Mistress
Alan Ladd was 39 in The Iron Mistress as 'Jim Bowie'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 19 1952
Poster of Red Mountain
Red Mountain
Alan Ladd was 38 in Red Mountain as 'Capt. Brett Sherwood'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 01 1951
Poster of Branded
Branded
Alan Ladd was 37 in Branded as 'Choya'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 03 1950
Poster of Appointment with Danger
Appointment with Danger
Alan Ladd was 36 in Appointment with Danger as 'Al Goddard'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 31 1950
Poster of Captain Carey, U.S.A.
Captain Carey, U.S.A.
Alan Ladd was 36 in Captain Carey, U.S.A. as 'Captain Webster Carey'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 21 1950
Poster of Chicago Deadline
Chicago Deadline
Alan Ladd was 36 in Chicago Deadline as 'Ed Adams'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 03 1949
Poster of The Great Gatsby
The Great Gatsby
Alan Ladd was 35 in The Great Gatsby as 'Jay Gatsby'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 13 1949
Poster of Whispering Smith
Whispering Smith
Alan Ladd was 35 in Whispering Smith as 'Whispering Smith'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 09 1948
Poster of Beyond Glory
Beyond Glory
Alan Ladd was 34 in Beyond Glory as 'Capt. Rockwell 'Rocky' Gilman'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 03 1948
Poster of Saigon
Saigon
Alan Ladd was 34 in Saigon as 'Major Larry Briggs'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 05 1947
Poster of Wild Harvest
Wild Harvest
Alan Ladd was 34 in Wild Harvest as 'Joe Madigan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 26 1947
Poster of Variety Girl
Variety Girl
Alan Ladd was 33 in Variety Girl as 'Alan Ladd'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 29 1947
Poster of My Favorite Brunette
My Favorite Brunette
Alan Ladd was 33 in My Favorite Brunette as 'Sam McCloud (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 19 1947
Poster of Calcutta
Calcutta
Alan Ladd was 33 in Calcutta as 'Neale Gordon'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 20 1946
Poster of Two Years Before the Mast
Two Years Before the Mast
Alan Ladd was 33 in Two Years Before the Mast as 'Charles Stewart'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 22 1946
Poster of O.S.S.
O.S.S.
Alan Ladd was 32 in O.S.S. as 'John Martin / Lt. (j.g.) Philip Masson, U.S.N.R. / Philippe Martine'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 26 1946
Poster of The Blue Dahlia
The Blue Dahlia
Alan Ladd was 32 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Johnny Morrison'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 16 1946
Poster of Hollywood Victory Caravan
Hollywood Victory Caravan
Alan Ladd was 32 in Hollywood Victory Caravan as 'Alan Ladd'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 30 1945
Poster of Duffy's Tavern
Duffy's Tavern
Alan Ladd was 32 in Duffy's Tavern as 'Alan Ladd'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 28 1945
Poster of Salty O'Rourke
Salty O'Rourke
Alan Ladd was 31 in Salty O'Rourke as 'Salty O'Rourke'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 22 1945
Poster of And Now Tomorrow
And Now Tomorrow
Alan Ladd was 31 in And Now Tomorrow as 'Doctor Merek Vance'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 22 1944
Poster of Skirmish on the Home Front
Skirmish on the Home Front
Alan Ladd was 30 in Skirmish on the Home Front as 'Harry W. Average'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 11 1944
Poster of China
China
Alan Ladd was 29 in China as 'David Jones'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 21 1943
Poster of Photographic Intelligence for Bombardment Aviation
Photographic Intelligence for Bombardment Aviation
Alan Ladd was 29 in Photographic Intelligence for Bombardment Aviation as 'Capt. Smith'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 25 1943
Poster of Lucky Jordan
Lucky Jordan
Alan Ladd was 29 in Lucky Jordan as 'Lucky Jordan'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 16 1942
Poster of The Glass Key
The Glass Key
Alan Ladd was 29 in The Glass Key as 'Ed Beaumont'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 08 1942
Poster of This Gun for Hire
This Gun for Hire
Alan Ladd was 28 in This Gun for Hire as 'Philip Raven'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 24 1942
Poster of Star Spangled Rhythm
Star Spangled Rhythm
Alan Ladd was 28 in Star Spangled Rhythm as 'Alan Ladd'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 05 1942
Poster of Joan of Paris
Joan of Paris
Alan Ladd was 28 in Joan of Paris as '"Baby"'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 20 1942
Poster of Military Training
Military Training
Alan Ladd was 28 in Military Training as 'Lieutenant, Platoon Leader, County Fair'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 30 1941
Poster of Cadet Girl
Cadet Girl
Alan Ladd was 28 in Cadet Girl as 'Harry - Musician (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 28 1941
Poster of Great Guns
Great Guns
Alan Ladd was 28 in Great Guns as 'Soldier in Photo Shop (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 10 1941
Poster of The Reluctant Dragon
The Reluctant Dragon
Alan Ladd was 27 in The Reluctant Dragon as 'Baby Weems Storyboard Artist'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 19 1941
Poster of Gangs Inc.
Gangs Inc.
Alan Ladd was 27 in Gangs Inc. as 'Jimmy Kelly aka Bill Dugan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 13 1941
Poster of The Black Cat
The Black Cat
Alan Ladd was 27 in The Black Cat as 'Richard Hartley'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 02 1941
Poster of Citizen Kane
Citizen Kane
Alan Ladd was 27 in Citizen Kane as 'Reporter Smoking Pipe at End (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 17 1941
Poster of I Look at You
I Look at You
Alan Ladd was 27 in I Look at You as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 20 1941
Poster of Petticoat Politics
Petticoat Politics
Alan Ladd was 27 in Petticoat Politics as 'Higgins Daughter's Boyfriend'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 31 1941
Poster of Her First Romance
Her First Romance
Alan Ladd was 27 in Her First Romance as 'John Gilman'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 25 1940
Poster of Victory
Victory
Alan Ladd was 27 in Victory as 'Heyst as an 18-Year-Old (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 21 1940
Poster of Ellery Queen, Master Detective
Ellery Queen, Master Detective
Alan Ladd was 27 in Ellery Queen, Master Detective as 'Elevator Passenger (uncredited) (unconfirmed)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 30 1940
Poster of Meet the Missus
Meet the Missus
Alan Ladd was 27 in Meet the Missus as 'John Williams'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 29 1940
Poster of Meat and Romance
Meat and Romance
Alan Ladd was 27 in Meat and Romance as 'Bill Allen'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 29 1940
Poster of The Howards of Virginia
The Howards of Virginia
Alan Ladd was 27 in The Howards of Virginia as 'Backwoodsman (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 19 1940
Poster of Captain Caution
Captain Caution
Alan Ladd was 26 in Captain Caution as 'Newton'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 09 1940
Poster of American Portrait
American Portrait
Alan Ladd was 26 in American Portrait as 'Young man / Old man'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 31 1940
Poster of Those Were the Days!
Those Were the Days!
Alan Ladd was 26 in Those Were the Days! as 'Keg Rearick'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 14 1940
Poster of Cross-Country Romance
Cross-Country Romance
Alan Ladd was 26 in Cross-Country Romance as 'Mr. Williams'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 12 1940
Poster of Blame It on Love
Blame It on Love
Alan Ladd was 26 in Blame It on Love as 'TV Director (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 18 1940
Poster of Light of Western Stars
Light of Western Stars
Alan Ladd was 26 in Light of Western Stars as 'Danny'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 17 1940
Poster of In Old Missouri
In Old Missouri
Alan Ladd was 26 in In Old Missouri as 'John Pittman Jr.'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 17 1940
Poster of Sauce for the Gander
Sauce for the Gander
Alan Ladd was 26 in Sauce for the Gander as 'Man on the Spot Reporter'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 10 1940
Poster of Brother Rat and a Baby
Brother Rat and a Baby
Alan Ladd was 26 in Brother Rat and a Baby as 'Cadet in Trouble'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 13 1940
Poster of The Green Hornet
The Green Hornet
Alan Ladd was 26 in The Green Hornet as 'Gilpin - Student Pilot (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 08 1940
Poster of Rulers of the Sea
Rulers of the Sea
Alan Ladd was 26 in Rulers of the Sea as 'Colin Farrell'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 08 1939
Poster of Hitler: Beast of Berlin
Hitler: Beast of Berlin
Alan Ladd was 26 in Hitler: Beast of Berlin as 'Karl Bach'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 07 1939
Poster of The Mysterious Miss X
The Mysterious Miss X
Alan Ladd was 25 in The Mysterious Miss X as 'Henchman'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 10 1939
Poster of Petunia Natural Park
Petunia Natural Park
Alan Ladd was 25 in Petunia Natural Park as 'Narrator (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 03 1939
Poster of Secrets of a Nurse
Secrets of a Nurse
Alan Ladd was 25 in Secrets of a Nurse as 'Hospital Orderly (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 02 1938
Poster of Freshman Year
Freshman Year
Alan Ladd was 24 in Freshman Year as 'Student (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 02 1938
Poster of Come On, Leathernecks!
Come On, Leathernecks!
Alan Ladd was 24 in Come On, Leathernecks! as 'Club Waiter (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 08 1938
Poster of The Goldwyn Follies
The Goldwyn Follies
Alan Ladd was 24 in The Goldwyn Follies as 'First Auditioning Singer (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 04 1938
Poster of Hold 'Em Navy
Hold 'Em Navy
Alan Ladd was 24 in Hold 'Em Navy as 'Chief Quartermaster (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 04 1937
Poster of Souls at Sea
Souls at Sea
Alan Ladd was 24 in Souls at Sea as 'Sailor (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 03 1937
Poster of All Over Town
All Over Town
Alan Ladd was 23 in All Over Town as 'Young Man (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 09 1937
Poster of The Last Train from Madrid
The Last Train from Madrid
Alan Ladd was 23 in The Last Train from Madrid as 'Soldier (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 11 1937
Poster of Pigskin Parade
Pigskin Parade
Alan Ladd was 23 in Pigskin Parade as 'Student (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 23 1936
Poster of Murder at the Vanities
Murder at the Vanities
Alan Ladd was 20 in Murder at the Vanities as 'Chorus Boy (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 18 1934
Poster of Saturday's Millions
Saturday's Millions
Alan Ladd was 20 in Saturday's Millions as 'Student'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 30 1933
Poster of Once in a Lifetime
Once in a Lifetime
Alan Ladd was 19 in Once in a Lifetime as 'Projectionist (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 02 1932
Poster of Tom Brown of Culver
Tom Brown of Culver
Alan Ladd was 18 in Tom Brown of Culver as 'Cadet'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 30 1932

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Bob Cummings Show
The Bob Cummings Show
Alan Ladd was 41+ in The Bob Cummings Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 02 1955
Poster of General Electric Theater
General Electric Theater
Alan Ladd was 39+ in General Electric Theater as 'Dan Holiday, Joe, Dan Donlan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1953