Alan Ladd Jr.(1937-2022)

Alan Ladd Jr. was one of the film industry's most respected executives. He started in the movies as an agent in 1963. In 1969, Ladd moved to London to produce, making nine films. He returned to the States in '73 to become Head of Creative Affairs at Fox. Within three very successful years Mr. Ladd was President of Twentieth Century Fox. Star Wars: Épisode IV - Un nouvel espoir (1977), Alien, le 8ème passager (1979) and Frankenstein junior (1974), were a few of the classics during his tenure. But, in 1979, Ladd left his position as President at Fox to found his own production company, The Ladd Company. He enjoyed great successes with comedies like Les croque-morts en folie (1982) and Police Academy (1984) and Oscar winners' L'étoffe des héros (1983) and Best Picture, Les Chariots de feu (1981). In 1985, Ladd joined MGM/UA, eventually becoming Chairman and CEO of Pathe Entertainment. During his tenure, MGM/UA enjoyed hits like Un poisson nommé Wanda (1988), Éclair de lune (1987) and Thelma & Louise (1991). Ladd reformed the Ladd Company with Paramount Pictures in 1993 where he produced the hits La Tribu Brady (1995) and Best Picture winner: Braveheart (1995). He later produced independently with The Ladd Company.