Alan Ladd
Acting
Born September 3, 1913 · Hot Springs, Arkansas, USA
Biography
Alan Walbridge Ladd (September 3, 1913 – January 29, 1964) was an American actor and producer known for his cool, understated screen presence and his defining roles in 1940s and 1950s film noir and Westerns. Standing 5 ft 6 in (168 cm), Ladd became famous for the contrast between his modest height and his commanding on‑screen persona, a combination studios often enhanced through camera techniques and staging. He was frequently paired with Veronica Lake, one of the few major actresses shorter than he was, and together they became one of Hollywood’s iconic noir duos. Born in Hot Springs, Arkans…
Known For · 40 titles
The Bob Cummings Show
Citizen Kane
General Electric Theater
Shane
The Reluctant Dragon
The Movie Orgy
Hollywood Victory Caravan
Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid
This Gun for Hire
The Blue Dahlia
My Favorite Brunette
The Badlanders
The Last Train from Madrid
The Proud Rebel
Appointment with Danger
Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
Santiago
Petticoat Politics
Come On, Leathernecks!
Saskatchewan
The Great Gatsby
Salty O'Rourke
A Star Is Born World Premiere
Red Mountain
Boy on a Dolphin
The Big Land
The Glass Key
The Carpetbaggers
Drum Beat
Walt Disney's Fables - Vol.6
The Black Cat
The McConnell Story
Guns of the Timberland
The Green Hornet
The Black Knight
Star Spangled Rhythm
Hell Below Zero
The Red Beret
Rat Pack
Variety Girl