Alan Ladd

ABOUT ALAN LADD

Popular actor who played the title role in the 1953 western movie, Shane. His portrayal of Jay Gatsby in The Great Gatsby earned him additional acclaim. He amassed over 100 acting roles throughout his long and prolific career.

He opened a hamburger and malt shop, Tiny's Patio, before becoming a studio carpenter and an actor.

He was a swimming star at his high school, North Hollywood High School. His last on-screen role was as Nevada Smith in the 1964 movie The Carpetbaggers.

He was married to his second wife, Sue Carol , from 1942 to 1964. His son, Alan Ladd Jr., became a producer and the founder of The Ladd Company.

He was in The Great Gatsby, which was based on the novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald .