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Alan Ladd

1913 – 1964

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Wikipedia Summary

Alan Walbridge Ladd 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.

Biographical & Professional Details

Date of birth
September 3, 1913
Hot Springs
Date of death
January 29, 1964
Palm Springs
Citizenship

United States

Occupations & fields
film actorfilm producertelevision actorvoice actortelevision produceractor
Awards & honours
star on Hollywood Walk of FameArkansas Entertainers Hall of Famestar on Palm Springs Walk of Stars
Field and occupation
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