Acting
Jim Ladd
Born 1948-01-17
Lynwood, California, USA
Department: Acting
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.
Known For
Prominent works featuring Jim Ladd
Movie
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Say Anything...
1989
TMDB3.5
Movie
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Tequila Sunrise
1988
TMDB3.0
Movie
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When You're Strange
2010
TMDB3.6
TV
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Maron
2013
TMDB3.5
Movie
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She's Out of Control
1989
TMDB2.6
TV
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Classic Albums
1997
TMDB3.9
Movie
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Silent Night, Deadly Night III: Better Watch Out!
1989
TMDB1.9
Movie
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The Rise of the Red Hot Chili Peppers: Our Brother, Hillel
2026
TMDB3.6
Movie
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Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train a Comin'
2013
TMDB3.8
TV
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Laurel Canyon
2020
TMDB4.1
Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (15 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | The Rise of the Red Hot Chili Peppers: Our Brother, Hillel | Self - Radio Host (archive footage) | Movie | 2026 |
 | Laurel Canyon | Self | TV Series | 2020 |
 | Glory Days | Self / Appearance | Movie | 2014 |
 | Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train a Comin' | Self - Radio DJ | Movie | 2013 |
 | Maron | Himself | TV Series | 2013 |
 | Doors: Mr. Mojo Risin' - The Story of L.A. Woman | Self | Movie | 2012 |
 | When You're Strange | Self (voice) | Movie | 2010 |
 | Classic Albums | Self - The Last DJ, KLOS Radio | TV Series | 1997 |
| Classic Albums | Self - KLOS Radio DJ | TV Series | 1997 |
 | Silent Night, Deadly Night III: Better Watch Out! | Newscaster | Movie | 1989 |
 | Say Anything... | D.J. (voice) | Movie | 1989 |
 | She's Out of Control | KHEY-FM 97.5 (voice) | Movie | 1989 |
 | Tequila Sunrise | Self - KMPC | Movie | 1988 |
 | Roger Waters: Radio K.A.O.S. | Jim - DJ | Movie | 1988 |
 | On the Air Live with Captain Midnight | Disc Jockey | Movie | 1979 |