Alan Ladd Jr.

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.

Known For

Laddie: The Man Behind the Movies

12 November, 2017

When Star Wars Ruled the World

18 September, 2004

Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy

20 September, 2004

The Alien Saga

13 November, 2002

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

22 April, 2016

The Beast Within: Making Alien

2 December, 2003

Mel Gibson's 'Braveheart': A Filmmaker's Passion

29 August, 2000

The Last Mogul

24 June, 2005

Sane Inside Insanity

28 October, 2025

Mel Brooks: Seriously... Well, Almost

27 December, 2024

The Omen Legacy

30 October, 2001

The Oscars

1953

The Real History of Science Fiction

2014