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