American actor
Born: September 3, 1913
Died: January 29, 1964
Alan Ladd (1913-1964) was an American actor best known for his roles in classic Hollywood films during the 1940s and 1950s. Born in Hot Springs, Arkansas, Ladd initially struggled to establish himself in the film industry. However, his breakthrough came with his role as the enigmatic hitman Raven in the 1942 film “This Gun for Hire.” This film marked the beginning of his successful career in film noir and established him as a leading man in Hollywood.
Ladd’s rugged good looks, stoic demeanor, and distinctive voice made him a popular choice for film roles, and he starred in numerous successful movies, including “The Blue Dahlia” (1946) and “Shane” (1953), where he played the iconic role of a mysterious gunfighter.
Despite his on-screen success, Ladd faced personal challenges, including battles with alcoholism and depression. Tragically, he passed away in 1964 at the age of 50 from an accidental overdose of alcohol and sedatives. Alan Ladd left behind a legacy of memorable performances and remains a beloved figure in the history of American cinema.
Alan Ladd’s 5 most popular quotes
- I’m no good with words but I’ll find ways from time to time to show you how grateful I am.
- I have the face of an ageing choirboy and the build of an undernourished featherweight. If you can figure out my success on the screen you’re a better man than I.
- It seems only reasonable that the people have a right to know virtually everything about the personality they are buying each time they put their money through the box office.
- I’m the most insecure guy in Hollywood. If you had it good all your life, you figure it can’t ever get bad, but when you had it bad, you wonder how long a thing like this will last.
- My parents were so poor when I was a kid, I never went anywhere. I take our youngsters with us because I don’t know anything that teaches them so much.
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