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 After divorcing his first wife, Ladd and Carol soon became romantically involved and the couple married in 1942. That same year the actor got his big break with Paramount Pictures’ “This Gun for Hire,” in which he played the paid killer, Raven.
The response to the film was so favorable that Ladd instantly became a star. His co-star in the film, Veronica Lake, matched his look so well that the studio teamed them for several other productions that were extremely popular with moviegoers. Among them were “The Glass Key,” “The Blue Dahlia” and “Saigon.”
Through the mid 1950s, Ladd remained with Paramount, making a number of films where he played dynamic, action-packed roles. The 1953 western film, “Shane,” gave him the opportunity to play an honest character troubled by conflicting emotions. Ladd’s magnetism and his beautiful portrayal of the character made the movie an instant classic.
After the success of “Shane,” Ladd continued making films, but on January 29, 1964, he suddenly and unexpectedly passed away at the age of 51.
Throughout his career, Ladd’s blonde good looks, charisma and stoic presence were apparent in his films and it is this magnetism that will forever keep him in the memory of the audiences and millions of adoring fans around the world who loved him.
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