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 David Ladd's professional career in Hollywood spans more than 40 years, beginning when he was a young boy performing in several films with his father, the legendary leading man Alan Ladd (his mother was actress Sue Carol). In the years since his first role, he has gone on to become a teenage film star, a senior production executive at MGM, and the producer of several studio films. He earned a degree in business administration from the University of Southern California (USC).He first began working in production for ABC Television, producing movies and variety specials. He then moved to Columbia as a creative executive, before partnering with renowned producer John Veitch. Ladd's first solo producing credit on a motion picture was on the Wes Craven thriller, The Serpent and the Rainbow (1988). Under his production banner, David Ladd Films, he produced MGM's A Guy Thing (2003), directed by Chris Koch (starring Jason Lee and Julia Stiles); and Hart's War (2002), the critically-acclaimed World War II courtroom drama (starring Bruce Willis, Colin Farrell and Terrence Howard). Previously, Ladd served as Executive Vice-President of production for MGM.During his nine years at the studio, he was instrumental in its resurgence, having supervised the development and production of numerous films, including Get Shorty (1995) (starring John Travolta, Gene Hackman, Rene Russo, and Danny DeVito); the courtroom thriller Red Corner (1997) (starring Richard Gere); Mulholland Falls (1996); The Cutting Edge (1992); and Untamed Heart (1993), among others.
Bio:
David Ladd's professional career in Hollywood spans more than 40 years, beginning when he was a young boy performing in several films with his father, the legendary leading man Alan Ladd (his mother was actress Sue Carol). In the years since his first role, he has gone on to become a teenage film star, a senior production executive at MGM, and the producer of several studio films. He earned a degree in business administration from the University of Southern California (USC).He first began working in production for ABC Television, producing movies and variety specials. He then moved to Columbia as a creative executive, before partnering with renowned producer John Veitch. Ladd's first solo producing credit on a motion picture was on the Wes Craven thriller, The Serpent and the Rainbow (1988). Under his production banner, David Ladd Films, he produced MGM's A Guy Thing (2003), directed by Chris Koch (starring Jason Lee and Julia Stiles); and Hart's War (2002), the critically-acclaimed World War II courtroom drama (starring Bruce Willis, Colin Farrell and Terrence Howard). Previously, Ladd served as Executive Vice-President of production for MGM.During his nine years at the studio, he was instrumental in its resurgence, having supervised the development and production of numerous films, including Get Shorty (1995) (starring John Travolta, Gene Hackman, Rene Russo, and Danny DeVito); the courtroom thriller Red Corner (1997) (starring Richard Gere); Mulholland Falls (1996); The Cutting Edge (1992); and Untamed Heart (1993), among others.
Tivia:
Daughter, Jordan Ladd, with Cheryl Ladd.Son of Alan Ladd and Sue Carol.Younger half-brother of Alan Ladd Jr..Father, with Dey Young, of daughter Shane Ladd.His first three movies all starred his father Alan Ladd: Shane (1953), The Big Land (1957) and The Proud Rebel (1958).Younger brother of Alana Ladd.His ex-wife, Dey Young, is the sister of Leigh Taylor-Young and Lance Young.Former father-in-law of Conor O'Neill.His father was of mostly English descent (where David's paternal grandmother was born). His mother was of Bohemian Jewish and German Jewish ancestry. |
| Name: |
David Ladd |
Type: |
Actor,Producer,Executive (IMDB) |
| Area: |
All World |
Platform: |
IMDB |
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Business scope: |
Actor,Producer,Executive |
| Products for sale: |
Actor,Producer,Executive |
| Last update: |
2024-07-01 12:13:40 |
| Biography: |
David Ladd\'s professional career in Hollywood spans more than 40 years, beginning when he was a young boy performing in several films with his father, the legendary leading man Alan Ladd (his mother was actress Sue Carol). In the years since his fir |
| Trivia: |
Daughter, Jordan Ladd, with Cheryl Ladd.Son of Alan Ladd and Sue Carol.Younger half-brother of Alan Ladd Jr..Father, with Dey Young, of daughter Shane Ladd.His first three movies all starred his father Alan Ladd: Shane (1953), The Big Land (1957) and The Proud Rebel (1958).Younger brother of Alana Ladd.His ex-wife, Dey Young, is the sister of Leigh Taylor-Young and Lance Young.Former father-in-law of Conor O'Neill.His father was of mostly English descent (where David's paternal grandmother was born). His mother was of Bohemian Jewish and German Jewish ancestry. |
| Trademarks: |
Deep voice for a child actor |
| Job title: |
Actor,Producer,Executive |
| Others works: |
In 1962, he starred in an unsold pilot called "Misty" which was an edited version of the feature about a Chincoteague Island pony. |
| Spouse: |
Dey Young (July 10, 1982 - 2012) (divorced, 1 child)Cheryl Ladd (May 24, 1973 - September 16, 1980) (divorced, 1 child)Louise Anne Hendricks (February 12, 1971 - May 1972) (divorced) |
| Children: |
Jordan LaddShane Ladd |
| Parents: |
Alan Ladd
Sue Carol |
| Relatives: |
Alana Ladd (Sibling)
Alan Ladd Jr. (Half Sibling) |
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