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Jim Ladd

Known for

Acting

Born

January 17, 1948

Birthplace

Lynwood, California, USA

Died

December 17, 2023 (aged 75)

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.

Best known work

Say Anything...

Say Anything...

1989

Tequila Sunrise

Tequila Sunrise

1988

When You're Strange

When You're Strange

2010

She's Out of Control

She's Out of Control

1989

Silent Night, Deadly Night III: Better Watch Out!

Silent Night, Deadly Night III: Better Watch Out!

1989

Maron

Maron

2013

The Rise of the Red Hot Chili Peppers: Our Brother, Hillel

The Rise of the Red Hot Chili Peppers: Our Brother, Hillel

2026

Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train a Comin'

Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train a Comin'

2013

Laurel Canyon

Laurel Canyon

2020

Doors: Mr. Mojo Risin' - The Story of L.A. Woman

Doors: Mr. Mojo Risin' - The Story of L.A. Woman

2012

Filmography

2026
The Rise of the Red Hot Chili Peppers: Our Brother, Hillel
as Self - Radio Host (archive footage)
2020
Laurel CanyonTV
as Self (2 episodes)
2014
Glory Days
2013
Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train a Comin'
as Self - Radio DJ
2013
MaronTV
as Himself (1 episode)
2012
Doors: Mr. Mojo Risin' - The Story of L.A. Woman
as Self
2010
When You're Strange
as Self (voice)
1997
Classic AlbumsTV
as Self - The Last DJ, KLOS Radio (1 episode), as Self - KLOS Radio DJ (1 episode)
1989
Silent Night, Deadly Night III: Better Watch Out!
as Newscaster
1989
Say Anything...
as D.J. (voice)
1989
She's Out of Control
as KHEY-FM 97.5 (voice)
1988
Tequila Sunrise
as Self - KMPC
1988
Roger Waters: Radio K.A.O.S.
as Jim - DJ
1979
On the Air Live with Captain Midnight
as Disc Jockey