Alan Ladd Jr.

'Alan Ladd Jr.' (qv) is one of the 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: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977)_ (qv), _Alien (1979)_ (qv) and _Young Frankenstein (1974)_ (qv), 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 _Night Shift (1982)_ (qv) and _Police Academy (1984)_ (qv) and Oscar winners' _The Right Stuff (1983)_ (qv) and Best Picture, _Chariots of Fire (1981)_ (qv). In 1985, Ladd joined MGM/UA, eventually becoming Chairman and CEO of Pathe Entertainment. During his tenure, MGM/UA enjoyed hits like _A Fish Called Wanda (1988)_ (qv), _Moonstruck (1987)_ (qv) and _Thelma & Louise (1991)_ (qv). Ladd reformed the Ladd Company with Paramount Pictures in 1993 where he produced the hits _The Brady Bunch Movie (1995)_ (qv) and Best Picture winner: _Braveheart (1995)_ (qv). Mr. Ladd is now producing independently with The Ladd Company.::sdylank@yahoo.com