Jim Ladd
Known for Acting · 14 credits
- Born
- 1948-01-17
- Died
- 2023-12-17
- Place of birth
- Lynwood, California, USA
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
TV Shows (3)
Movies (11)

Say Anything...
1989
as D.J.

Tequila Sunrise
1988
as Self - KMPC

The Rise of the Red Hot Chili Peppers: Our Brother, Hillel
2026
as Self - Radio Host (archive footage)

She's Out of Control
1989
as Voice of KHEY-FM 97.5 (voice)

When You're Strange
2010
as Self (voice)

Silent Night, Deadly Night III: Better Watch Out!
1989
as Newscaster

Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train a Comin'
2013
as Self - Radio DJ

On the Air Live with Captain Midnight
1979
as Disc Jockey

Glory Days
2014

Doors: Mr. Mojo Risin' - The Story of L.A. Woman
2012
as Self

Roger Waters: Radio K.A.O.S.
1988
as Jim - DJ
About Jim Ladd
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. With 14 credits spanning from 1979 to 2026, Jim Ladd has appeared in 11 films and 3 TV shows.
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Most Popular Jim Ladd Movies
- Say Anything... (1989) — as D.J.
- Tequila Sunrise (1988) — as Self - KMPC
- The Rise of the Red Hot Chili Peppers: Our Brother, Hillel (2026) — as Self - Radio Host (archive footage)
- She's Out of Control (1989) — as Voice of KHEY-FM 97.5 (voice)
- When You're Strange (2010) — as Self (voice)
Where to Watch Jim Ladd Films
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