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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.
Awards & recognition
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Filmography12 titles

Laurel Canyon
2020as Self
2020as Self

Classic Albums
1997as Self - KLOS Radio DJ
1997as Self - KLOS Radio DJ

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

When You're Strange
2009as Self (voice)
2009as Self (voice)

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

Maron
2013as Himself
2013as Himself

Say Anything
1989as D.J.
1989as D.J.

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

Tequila Sunrise
1988as Self - KMPC
1988as Self - KMPC

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

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

Glory Days
2014
2014