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Alan Ladd Jr.

Alan Ladd Jr.

Known for: Production

Born: October 22, 1937

Died: March 2, 2022

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.

Known for

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