Alan Ladd Jr.

Biography

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.

Movies & TV Shows

1. Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy (2004) — Self
2. The Oscars (1953) — Self
3. The Beast Within: Making Alien (2003) — Self
4. The Real History of Science Fiction (2014) — Self
5. The Alien Saga (2002) — Self
6. The Last Mogul (2005) — Self
7. Laddie: The Man Behind the Movies (2017) — Self
8. When Star Wars Ruled the World (2004) — Self
9. Mel Gibson's 'Braveheart': A Filmmaker's Passion (2000) — Self
10. The Omen Legacy (2001) — Self
11. It's Always About the Story: Conversations with Alan Ladd, Jr. (2016) — Himself
12. Mel Brooks: Seriously... Well, Almost (2024) — Self
13. Sane Inside Insanity (2025) — Self – Head of Marketing, 20th Century Fox