Alan Ladd Jr.
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.
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Known For
The Oscars
When Star Wars Ruled the World
The Last Mogul
Laddie: The Man Behind the Movies
The Omen Legacy
The Beast Within: Making Alien
Mel Gibson's 'Braveheart': A Filmmaker's Passion
The Real History of Science Fiction
Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy
Mel Brooks: Seriously... Well, Almost
Acting History
2025
Sane Inside Insanity as Self – Head of Marketing, 20th Century Fox
2024Mel Brooks: Seriously... Well, Almost as Self
2017Laddie: The Man Behind the Movies as Self
2016It's Always About the Story: Conversations with Alan Ladd, Jr. as Himself
2014The Real History of Science Fiction as Self
2005The Last Mogul as Self
2004Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy as Self
2004When Star Wars Ruled the World as Self
2003The Beast Within: Making Alien as Self
2002The Alien Saga as Self
2001The Omen Legacy as Self
2000Mel Gibson's 'Braveheart': A Filmmaker's Passion as Self
1953The Oscars as Self