
Alan Ladd Jr.
Production
Born: October 22, 1937
Los Angeles, California, USA
Biography
Alan 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.
Also Known As
- Alan Walbridge Ladd Jr.
Known For

Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy
September 20, 2004

The Oscars
March 19, 1953

The Beast Within: Making Alien
December 02, 2003

The Real History of Science Fiction
April 19, 2014

The Last Mogul
June 24, 2005

Laddie: The Man Behind the Movies
November 12, 2017

The Alien Saga
November 13, 2002

When Star Wars Ruled the World
September 18, 2004

The Omen Legacy
October 30, 2001

It's Always About the Story: Conversations with Alan Ladd, Jr.
April 22, 2016

Sane Inside Insanity
October 28, 2025