Alan Ladd
Alan Ladd Ladd in 1953 Born Alan Walbridge Ladd (1913-09-03)September 3, 1913 Hot Springs, Arkansas, U.S. Died January 29, 1964(1964-01-29) (aged 50) Palm Springs, California, U.S. Cause of death Cerebral edema caused by accidental overdose of drugs and alcohol Resting place Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale Education North Hollywood High School Occupation Actor, film and television producer Years active 1932–64 Spouse(s) Marjorie Jane Harrold (m. 1936; div. 1941) Sue Carol (m. 1942–64) Children Alan Ladd, Jr. (b. 1937) Alana Ladd (b. 1943) David Ladd (b. 1947) Relatives Jordan Ladd (granddaughter) Shane Ladd (granddaughter) Website www.cmgww.com/stars/ladd/ Alan Walbridge Ladd (September 3, 1913 – January 29, 1964) was an American actor and film and television producer. Ladd found success in film the 1940s and early 1950s, particularly in Westerns and film noirs where he was often paired with Veronica Lake. His popularity diminished in the late 1950s, though he continued to appear in popular films until his accidental death due to a lethal combination of alcohol, a barbiturate, and two tranquilizers in January 1964.