Biography
James William Ladd (January 17, 1948 – December 17, 2023) was an American disc jockey, radio producer and writer. He was one of the last notable remaining freeform rock DJs in United States commercial radio. Ladd first gained national prominence as host of the hour long nationally syndicated radio program Innerview, which aired weekly on over 160 stations nationwide for twelve years.
Movies & TV Shows
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Say Anything... (1989) — D.J. (voice)
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Tequila Sunrise (1988) — Self - KMPC
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When You're Strange (2010) — Self (voice)
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She's Out of Control (1989) — Voice of KHEY-FM 97.5 (voice)
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Silent Night, Deadly Night III: Better Watch Out! (1989) — Newscaster
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Maron (2013) — Himself
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The Rise of the Red Hot Chili Peppers: Our Brother, Hillel (2026) — Self - Radio Host (archive footage)
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Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train a Comin' (2013) — Self - Radio DJ
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Laurel Canyon (2020) — Self
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Doors: Mr. Mojo Risin' - The Story of L.A. Woman (2012) — Self
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Classic Albums (1997) — Self - The Last DJ, KLOS Radio
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Roger Waters: Radio K.A.O.S. (1988) — Jim - DJ
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On the Air Live with Captain Midnight (1979) — Disc Jockey
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Glory Days (2014)