Alan Ladd (Alan Walbridge Ladd; Hot Springs, 1913-Palm Springs, 1964) American film actor.After standing out as an athlete in college despite his short stature (1.68), he worked in the most varied jobs and then moved to Hollywood, where he debuted with small roles.Blank-faced, he seemed to lack the qualities necessary to become a star and, for a few years, played supporting roles.But thanks to the perseverance of his agent, former actress Sue Carol (who was also his wife), he began to land better contracts. In 1942, with The Raven , he had his first great success; Directed by Frank Tuttle, Ladd first shared a cast with Veronica Lake and was brilliant in his portrayal of a hit man, a role that earned him recognition as a particularly suitable actor for film noir.Blond and attractive, his impassive face and icy gaze matched the provocative coldness of his partner, Veronica Lake, with whom he shot other memorable titles of the genre, such as The Crystal Key (1942), based in Dashie
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