Alan Ladd
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, Arkan…
Known For
Citizen Kane
The Bob Cummings Show
Shane
General Electric Theater
Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid
Los Angeles Plays Itself
The Movie Orgy
This Gun for Hire
Drum Beat
The Last Train from Madrid
Santiago
The Howards of Virginia
The Great Gatsby
The Blue Dahlia
The Red Beret
The Proud Rebel
Boy on a Dolphin
Botany Bay