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.

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View The Oscars
The Oscars

The Oscars

1953Series
7.0
View The Real History of Science Fiction
The Real History of Science Fiction

The Real History of Science Fiction

2014Series
7.0
View The Alien Saga
The Alien Saga

The Alien Saga

2002Film
6.1
View Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy
Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy

Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy

2004Film
7.7
View When Star Wars Ruled the World
When Star Wars Ruled the World

When Star Wars Ruled the World

2004Film
8.8
View Laddie: The Man Behind the Movies
Laddie: The Man Behind the Movies

Laddie: The Man Behind the Movies

2017Film
5.4
View The Beast Within: Making Alien
The Beast Within: Making Alien

The Beast Within: Making Alien

2003Film
8.2
View Mel Gibson's 'Braveheart': A Filmmaker's Passion
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Mel Gibson's 'Braveheart': A Filmmaker's Passion

2000Film
7.2
View The Omen Legacy
The Omen Legacy

The Omen Legacy

2001Film
7.0
View Sane Inside Insanity
Sane Inside Insanity

Sane Inside Insanity

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View The Last Mogul
The Last Mogul

The Last Mogul

2005Film
5.3
View Mel Brooks: Seriously... Well, Almost
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Mel Brooks: Seriously... Well, Almost

2024Film
4.0