7.0
Movie
Acting
Jim Ladd
- Born
- Died
- (aged 75)
- Birthplace
- Lynwood, California, USA
- Credits
- 14 titles
Biography
James William Ladd (January 17, 1948 – December 17, 2023) was an American disc jockey, radio producer and writer. He was one of the last notable remaining freeform rock DJs in United States commercial radio.
Ladd first gained national prominence as host of the hour long nationally syndicated radio program Innerview, which aired weekly on over 160 stations nationwide for twelve years.
Signature work
Known For
7.0
Movie
6.1
Movie
Tequila Sunrise
7.3
Movie
When You're Strange
5.2
Movie
She's Out of Control
3.9
Movie
Silent Night, Deadly Night III: Better Watch Out!
7.4
Movie
Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train a Comin'
7.7
TV
Classic Albums
9.0
Movie
Roger Waters: Radio K.A.O.S.
9.0
Movie
On the Air Live with Captain Midnight
Movie
Glory Days
Acting credits 14
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | The Rise of the Red Hot Chili Peppers: Our Brother, Hillel Film | Self - Radio Host (archive footage) |
| 2020 | Laurel Canyon TV | Self (2 ep) |
| 2014 | Glory Days Film | |
| 2013 | Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train a Comin' Film | Self - Radio DJ |
| 2013 | Maron TV | Himself (1 ep) |
| 2012 | Doors: Mr. Mojo Risin' - The Story of L.A. Woman Film | Self |
| 2010 | When You're Strange Film | Self (voice) |
| 1997 | Classic Albums TV | Self - The Last DJ, KLOS Radio, Self - KLOS Radio DJ (1 ep) |
| 1989 | Silent Night, Deadly Night III: Better Watch Out! Film | Newscaster |
| 1989 | Say Anything... Film | D.J. (voice) |
| 1989 | She's Out of Control Film | KHEY-FM 97.5 (voice) |
| 1988 | Tequila Sunrise Film | Self - KMPC |
| 1988 | Roger Waters: Radio K.A.O.S. Film | Jim - DJ |
| 1979 | On the Air Live with Captain Midnight Film | Disc Jockey |