Jim Ladd

1/17/1948 – 12/17/2023 Lynwood, California, USA

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.

Filmography (14 titles)

The Rise of the Red Hot Chili Peppers: Our Brother, Hillel7.3Movie

The Rise of the Red Hot Chili Peppers: Our Brother, Hillel

Self - Radio Host (archive footage) · 2026

Laurel Canyon8.0Show

Laurel Canyon

Self · 2020

Glory DaysMovie

Glory Days

2014

Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train a Comin'7.5Movie

Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train a Comin'

Self - Radio DJ · 2013

Maron7.2Show

Maron

Himself · 2013

Doors: Mr. Mojo Risin' - The Story of L.A. Woman6.1Movie

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

Self · 2012

When You're Strange7.3Movie

When You're Strange

Self (voice) · 2010

Classic Albums7.7Show

Classic Albums

Self - The Last DJ, KLOS Radio · 1997

Silent Night, Deadly Night III: Better Watch Out!3.8Movie

Silent Night, Deadly Night III: Better Watch Out!

Newscaster · 1989

Say Anything...7.0Movie

Say Anything...

D.J. (voice) · 1989

She's Out of Control5.2Movie

She's Out of Control

Voice of KHEY-FM 97.5 (voice) · 1989

Tequila Sunrise6.1Movie

Tequila Sunrise

Self - KMPC · 1988

Roger Waters: Radio K.A.O.S.10.0Movie

Roger Waters: Radio K.A.O.S.

Jim - DJ · 1988

On the Air Live with Captain Midnight9.0Movie

On the Air Live with Captain Midnight

Disc Jockey · 1979