Born in Los Angeles, CA; son of actor Alan Ladd. 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 1973 to become Head of Creative Affairs at Fox. Within three very successful years Mr. Ladd was President of Twentieth Century Fox. STAR WARS (1977), ALIEN (1979), and YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (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 NIGHT SHIFT (1982) and POLICE ACADEMY (1984) and Oscar Winners THE RIGHT STUFF (1983) and Best Picture, CHARIOTS OF FIRE (1981). In 1985, Ladd joined MGM/UA, eventually becoming Chairman and CEO of Pathé Entertainment. During his tenure MGM/UA enjoyed hits like A FISH CALLED WANDA (1988), MOONSTRUCK (1987), and THELMA & LOUISE (1991). Ladd reformed the Ladd Company with Paramount Pictures in 1993 where he produced the hits THE BRADY BUNCH and Best Picture Winner BRAVEHEART (both 1995). Mr. Ladd is now producing independently with The Ladd Company. Recent titles include THE PHANTOM (1996), A VERY BRADY SEQUEL (also 1996), THE MAN IN THE IRON MASK (1998, exec. producer), AN UNFINISHED LIFE (2005), GONE BABY GONE (2007), and A DREAM OF RED MANSIONS (scheduled for release in 2009).  Best Picture of the Year 1995: BRAVEHEART - Producer at ICON (w. Mel Gibson & Bruce Davey) 1 nomination, 1 Award