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American actor (–)

For his son – the film industry executive and producer – see Alan Ladd Jr.

Alan Walbridge Ladd^[2] (September 3, &#;– January 29, ) was an American actor and film producer.

Ladd found success in film in the s and early s, particularly in films noir and Westerns. He was often paired with Veronica Lake in films noir, such as This Gun for Hire (), The Glass Key (), and The Blue Dahlia ().

Whispering Smith () was his first Western and color film, and Shane () was noted for its contributions to the genre.

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Ladd also appeared in ten films with William Bendix.

His other notable credits include Two Years Before the Mast () and The Great Gatsby (). His popularity diminished in the mids, though he continued to appear in numerous films, including his first supporting role since This Gun for Hire in the smash hit The Carpetbaggers released in ^[3]

Biography

Ladd was born in Hot Springs, Arkansas, on September 3, He was