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Alan Ladd (September 3, 1913 - January 29, 1964) was an American film actor. Famous for his emotionless demeanor and small stature (5'5"165 cm tall). In just about all of his films he played the hero or a bad guy with a conscience.

Ladd was born in Hot Springs, Arkansas to English immigrant parents, and died in Palm Springs, California of an overdose of alcohol and sedatives at the age of 50.

After first becoming a star with his performance as a hitman with a conscience in . Veronica Lake was an ideal co-star as she was so petite, she made him seem taller than he really was.

He was sometimes listed as in credits. His son Alan Ladd, Jr. became a motion picture executive and producer.

Alan Ladd was married to silent film actress Sue Carol, who was also his manager. Actress Jordan Ladd is his granddaughter.

On his passing in 1964, he was entombed in the Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Glendale, California.