Jim Ladd
Born: 1948-01-17 in Lynwood, California, USA
Died: 2023-12-17
Known For: 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.
Filmography
2026
- The Rise of the Red Hot Chili Peppers: Our Brother, Hillel as Self - Radio Host (archive footage)
2020
- Laurel Canyon as Self
2014
2013
- Maron as Himself
- Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train a Comin' as Self - Radio DJ
2012
2010
- When You're Strange as Self (voice)
1997
- Classic Albums as Self - The Last DJ, KLOS Radio
1989
- Say Anything... as D.J.
- She's Out of Control as Voice of KHEY-FM 97.5 (voice)
- Silent Night, Deadly Night III: Better Watch Out! as Newscaster
1988
- Tequila Sunrise as Self - KMPC
- Roger Waters: Radio K.A.O.S. as Jim - DJ
1979
- On the Air Live with Captain Midnight as Disc Jockey