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James Blood Ulmer(1940-2026)

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James Blood Ulmer was born on 8 February 1940 in St. Matthews, South Carolina, USA. He was a composer and actor, known for The End of Violence (1997), Destination Zero (1987) and James Blood Ulmer & Rodolphe Burger - Cheering (2003). He was married to Eva Mikusch and Sara Penn. He died on 3 June 2026 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
BornFebruary 8, 1940
DiedJune 3, 2026(86)
BornFebruary 8, 1940
DiedJune 3, 2026(86)
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Known for

The End of Violence (1997)
The End of Violence
5.6
  • Music Department
  • 1997
Destination Zero
  • Composer
  • 1987
James Blood Ulmer & Rodolphe Burger - Cheering
Video
  • Composer
  • 2003
The Soul of a Man (2003)
The Soul of a Man
7.3
  • Self - Featured Performer
  • 2003

Credits

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Composer

  • James Blood Ulmer & Rodolphe Burger - Cheering
    Video
    • Composer
    • 2003
  • Destination Zero
    • Composer
    • 1987

Music Department

  • The End of Violence (1997)
    The End of Violence
    5.6
    • guitar
    • musician
    • 1997

Actor

  • James Blood Ulmer & Rodolphe Burger - Cheering
    Video
    • 2003

Personal details

  • Alternative name
    • James 'Blood' Ulmer
  • Born
    • February 8, 1940
    • St. Matthews, South Carolina, USA
  • Died
    • June 3, 2026
    • Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA(cardiac arrest)
  • Spouses
      Eva Mikusch2017 - June 3, 2026 (his death)
  • Children
      Donna
  • Parents
      James Ulmer
  • Relatives
      Dennie Leroy Ulmer(Sibling)

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Plays a Gibson Byrdland guitar designed by legendary Nashville guitar players Hank Garland and Billy Byrd.

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