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Alan Ladd

American actor (1913–1964)

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Born: Alan Walbridge Ladd , ( 1913-09-03 ) September 3, 1913, Hot Springs, Arkansas , U.S.
Died: January 29, 1964 (1964-01-29) (aged 50), Palm Springs, California , U.S.
Occupations: Actor film producer
Years active: 1932–1964
Height: 5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
Spouses: Marjorie Jane Harrold ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1936 ; divorced</span>"}]]}'>div. 1941 ) Sue Carol ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1942 )
Children: 3, including Alan Jr. and David Ladd
Relatives: Jordan Ladd (granddaughter)
Website: cmgww .com /stars /ladd /

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Alan Walbridge Ladd (September 3, 1913 – January 29, 1964) was an American actor and film producer. Ladd found success in film in the 1940s and early 1950s, particularly in films noir and Westerns. He was often paired with Veronica Lake in films noir, such as This Gun for Hire (1942), The Glass Key (1942), and The Blue Dahlia (1946). Whispering Smith (1948) was his first Western and color film, and Shane (1953) was noted for its contributions to the genre. Ladd also appeared in 10 films with William Bendix.

His other notable credits include Two Years Before the Mast (1946) and The Great Gatsby (1949). His popularity diminished in the mid-1950s, though he continued to appear in numerous films, including his first supporting role since This Gun for Hire in the smash hit The Carpetbaggers, which was released posthumously in April 1964.