Alan Ladd: Biography, Facts and Career
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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.
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- Full name: Alan Ladd
- Born: 1913-09-03
- Nationality: United States
- Known as: Actor
- Wikidata ID: Q346280
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Alan Walbridge Ladd (September 3, 1913 – January 29, 1964) was an American actor and film producer.
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Alan Ladd was born on 1913-09-03.
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