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James Last(1929-2015)

  • Composer
  • Music Department
  • Actor
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James Last was born on 17 April 1929 in Bremen, Germany. He was a composer and actor, known for Kill Bill: Volume I (2003), Ocean's 8 (2018) and Petits meurtres entre amis (1994). He was married to Christine Grundner and Waltraut. He died on 9 June 2015 in West Palm Beach, Florida, USA.
BornApril 17, 1929
DiedJune 9, 2015(86)
BornApril 17, 1929
DiedJune 9, 2015(86)
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  • Awards
    • 1 win total

Known for

Uma Thurman in Kill Bill: Volume I (2003)
Kill Bill: Volume I
8.2
  • Soundtrack("The Lonely Shepherd")
  • 2003
Sandra Bullock, Helena Bonham Carter, Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway, Sarah Paulson, Mindy Kaling, Rihanna, and Awkwafina in Ocean's 8 (2018)
Ocean's 8
6.3
  • Soundtrack("Lara's Theme")
  • 2018
Ewan McGregor, Christopher Eccleston, and Kerry Fox in Petits meurtres entre amis (1994)
Petits meurtres entre amis
7.2
  • Soundtrack("Happy Heart")
  • 1994
Mary et Max. (2009)
Mary et Max.
8.1
  • Soundtrack("That's Life")
  • 2009

Credits

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Composer



  • Leo Rojas: Der einsame Hirte
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 2012
  • Das Traumschiff (1981)
    Das Traumschiff
    4.2
    TV Series
    • Composer
    • 1986–2010
  • Dinosaurier (2009)
    Dinosaurier
    6.1
    • Composer
    • 2009
  • Pourquoi les hommes n'écoutent jamais rien et les femmes ne savent pas lire les cartes routières (2007)
    Pourquoi les hommes n'écoutent jamais rien et les femmes ne savent pas lire les cartes routières
    5.3
    • Composer
    • 2007
  • Wayne Carpendale, Caroline Scholze, Gunter Schoß, Erika Skrotzki, and Niklas Tschernich in Der Landarzt (1987)
    Der Landarzt
    4.1
    TV Series
    • Composer
    • 1987–1999
  • Felix und 2x Kuckuck (1992)
    Felix und 2x Kuckuck
    TV Series
    • Composer
    • 1992
  • Uschi Glas and Elmar Wepper in Zwei Münchner in Hamburg (1989)
    Zwei Münchner in Hamburg
    6.5
    TV Series
    • Composer
    • 1989
  • Lorentz & Söhne (1988)
    Lorentz & Söhne
    TV Series
    • Composer
    • 1988
  • Drachenfutter
    Short
    • Composer
    • 1985
  • Grenzenloses Himmelblau
    5.3
    TV Movie
    • Composer
    • 1985
  • ZDF Hitparade (1969)
    ZDF Hitparade
    6.0
    TV Series
    • main title composer
    • 1969–1984
  • Andrea Rau in Kreisbrandmeister Felix Martin (1982)
    Kreisbrandmeister Felix Martin
    6.6
    TV Series
    • Composer
    • 1982
  • Show-Express (1980)
    Show-Express
    TV Series
    • Composer
    • 1980–1982
  • Schwarzwaldfahrt aus Liebeskummer (1974)
    Schwarzwaldfahrt aus Liebeskummer
    4.5
    • Composer
    • 1974
  • Heute hau'n wir auf die Pauke (1972)
    Heute hau'n wir auf die Pauke
    5.3
    • Composer
    • 1972

Music Department



  • The Ticket Home
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    • In Production
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  • Das Traumschiff (1981)
    Das Traumschiff
    4.2
    TV Series
    • composer: title theme
    • title music
    • 1992–2024
  • Wayne Carpendale, Caroline Scholze, Gunter Schoß, Erika Skrotzki, and Niklas Tschernich in Der Landarzt (1987)
    Der Landarzt
    4.1
    TV Series
    • composer: theme music
    • 1999–2013
  • Dinosaurier (2009)
    Dinosaurier
    6.1
    • music arranger
    • 2009
  • Pourquoi les hommes n'écoutent jamais rien et les femmes ne savent pas lire les cartes routières (2007)
    Pourquoi les hommes n'écoutent jamais rien et les femmes ne savent pas lire les cartes routières
    5.3
    • music arranger
    • soundtrack producer
    • 2007
  • Uschi Glas and Elmar Wepper in Zwei Münchner in Hamburg (1989)
    Zwei Münchner in Hamburg
    6.5
    TV Series
    • composer theme music
    • 1991–1993
  • Show-Express (1980)
    Show-Express
    TV Series
    • musical director
    • 1982
  • Nimm mich mit, Käpt'n James, auf die Reise
    TV Movie
    • musical director
    • 1982
  • The Sunday Game (1981)
    The Sunday Game
    8.5
    TV Series
    • composer: theme music (1981-2003, 2008-2014)
    • 1981
  • Der Fuchs von Övelgönne (1981)
    Der Fuchs von Övelgönne
    7.7
    TV Series
    • composer: theme music
    • 1981
  • Starparade (1968)
    Starparade
    7.5
    TV Series
    • musical director
    • 1973–1979

Actor



  • Fettes Brot & James Last: Ruf mich an
    Music Video
    • 1999

Personal details

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  • Alternative names
    • Hans Last
  • Born
    • April 17, 1929
    • Bremen, Germany
  • Died
    • June 9, 2015
    • West Palm Beach, Florida, USA
  • Spouses
      Christine GrundnerJune 24, 1999 - June 9, 2015 (his death)
  • Relatives
      Robert Last(Sibling)
  • Other works
    1999: He cooperated with german Hip-Hop band
  • Publicity listings
    • 2 Articles
    • 1 Pictorial

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    He was a big-band leader, composer, and arranger. He sold millions of records with his trademark "happy music", upbeat versions of pop and classical favorites performed by his orchestra.
  • Nickname
    • Hansi

FAQ

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  • When did James Last die?
    June 9, 2015
  • How old was James Last when he died?
    86 years old
  • Where did James Last die?
    West Palm Beach, Florida, USA
  • When was James Last born?
    April 17, 1929
  • Where was James Last born?
    Bremen, Germany

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