Alan Ladd Jr.
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 | Production |
|---|---|
| Most Rating | 0.5307 |
| Birthday | 1937-10-22 |
| Place of Birth | Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Also Known As | Alan Walbridge Ladd Jr., |
2017
Laddie: The Man Behind the Movies
5.4/11
Profile of the producer and former studio head of 20th Century Fox in the 1970s, Alan Ladd Jr.
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Laddie: The Man Behind the Movies
2004
When Star Wars Ruled the World
8.8/10
A VH1 television special wherein the cast discuss the making of the films and what made the franchise a phenomenon.
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When Star Wars Ruled the World
2004
Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy
7.755/206
From the earliest versions of the script to the blockbuster debuts, explore the creation of the Star Wars Trilogy.
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Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy
2002
The Alien Saga
6.346/13
In 1979, Alien burst onto the scene with a strong female lead in the form of Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) battling the ultimate biomechanical creature. T...
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The Alien Saga
2016
It's Always About the Story: Conversations with Alan Ladd, Jr.
5.5/2
During his career, Mr. Ladd has been an agent, studio head, and Academy Award-winning producer. In our film, he shares an intimate oral history of the...
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It's Always About the Story: Conversations with Alan Ladd, Jr.
2003
The Beast Within: Making Alien
8.239/23
A behind-the-scenes look at the making of “Alien,” the terrifying classic about a spaceship crew trapped with a hideous monster that's hunting them on...
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The Beast Within: Making Alien
2000
Mel Gibson's 'Braveheart': A Filmmaker's Passion
7.571/7
A making-of documentary for the film Braveheart (1995).
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Mel Gibson's 'Braveheart': A Filmmaker's Passion
2005
The Last Mogul
5.538/13
A biography of powerful Hollywood agent and executive Lew Wasserman.
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The Last Mogul
2025
Sane Inside Insanity
0/0
What is the secret behind the success of "Rocky Horror"? Is it the music? The actors? The comedy? It's certainly not the Special Effects. "Rocky Horro...
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Sane Inside Insanity
2024
Mel Brooks: Seriously... Well, Almost
4/1
Brooks discusses his serious films.
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Mel Brooks: Seriously... Well, Almost
2001
The Omen Legacy
7/5
The true stories that spawned the serie tale of Damien, a small boy with an angelic face, whose very name still conjures up thoughts of Satan. This do...
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