Alan Ladd — American Actor born on September 03, 1913, died on January 29, 1964

Alan Walbridge Ladd was an American actor and film and television producer. Ladd found success in film the 1940s and early 1950s, particularly in Westerns and film noirs where he was often paired with Veronica Lake. His popularity diminished in the late 1950s, though he continued to appear in popular films until his accidental death due to a lethal combination of alcohol, a barbiturate, and two tranquilizers... (wikipedia)

I was never trained for anything.
I've always had a great respect for the picture business. It's been good to me.
Not every father gets a chance to start his son off in his own footsteps.
I'm going to make it. Nothing is going to stop me. Nothing. I want it too much.
I just want to make pictures that are entertaining. I'll leave the scenery chewing to someone else.