For 35 years Chris Ladd has enjoyed being a character actor in movies,
television and stage productions. From his early years in high school,
he knew that he loved acting and wanted to pursue an acting career. He
became a member of the Thespians Society at Jackson High School and
continued his studies throughout college.
He landed a supporting role as the Marshal in the Oklahoma City Theatre
production of "Oklahoma!". It was just a small part, but he made it his
part, and soon became a favorite, ending up staying in the production
for its four-week run. that ended up making the
After returning home to Tennessee, Chris was working for the local
television station when he was cast in the following three productions
of the Life of Buford Pusser, and landing a speaking role in Der Große aus dem Dunkeln, Teil 3 - Das letzte Kapitel (1977). It was
this part that led to his playing a recurring role in three episodes of
the hit series Barnaby Jones (1973).
Since the 1970s Chris has done character parts in such films as
Die Glut der Gewalt (1970), Ghost Stories (1997), "Valley of Lost Souls", Stuey (2003), and several local
and national commercials.
Today, while he continues to seek roles, Chris is proud of being a
member of the Screen Actors Guild and AFTRA. He serves on the Nashville
SAG Council and the Nashville AFTRA Board of Directors. He has also
co-host the Annual West Tennessee Cerebral Palsy Telthon for 40
years.
