James Last(1929-2015)

Composer
Music Department
Actor

James Last was born on 17 April 1929 in Bremen, Germany. He was a composer and actor, known for Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003), Ocean's Eight (2018) and Shallow Grave (1994). He was married to Christine Grundner and Waltraut. He died on 9 June 2015 in West Palm Beach, Florida, USA.

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Known for

Kill Bill: Vol. 1

8.2

Soundtrack("The Lonely Shepherd")

2003

Ocean's Eight

6.3

Soundtrack("Lara's Theme")

2018

Shallow Grave

7.2

Soundtrack("Happy Heart")

1994

Mary and Max

8.1

Soundtrack("That's Life")

2009

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Composer

Leo Rojas: The Lonely Sherpherd
Music Video
- Composer
- 2012
Das Traumschiff
4.1
TV Series
- Composer
- 1986–2010
Dinosaurier
6.1
- Composer
- 2009
Warum Männer nicht zuhören und Frauen schlecht einparken
5.3
- Composer
- 2007
The Country Doctor
4.1
TV Series
- Composer
- 1987–1999
Felix und 2x Kuckuck
TV Series
- Composer
- 1992
Zwei Münchner in Hamburg
6.5
TV Series
- Composer
- 1989
Lorentz & Söhne
TV Series
- Composer
- 1988
Drachenfutter
Short
- Composer
- 1985
Grenzenloses Himmelblau
5.3
TV Movie
- Composer
- 1985
ZDF Hitparade
6.0
TV Series
- main title composer
- 1969–1984
Kreisbrandmeister Felix Martin
7.0
TV Series
- Composer
- 1982
Show-Express
TV Series
- Composer
- 1980–1982
Schwarzwaldfahrt aus Liebeskummer
4.5
- Composer
- 1974
Heute hau'n wir auf die Pauke
5.3
- Composer
- 1972

Music Department

Das Traumschiff
4.1
TV Series
- composer: title theme
- title music
- 1992–2024
The Country Doctor
4.1
TV Series
- composer: theme music
- 1999–2013
Dinosaurier
6.1
- music arranger
- 2009
Warum Männer nicht zuhören und Frauen schlecht einparken
5.3
- music arranger
- soundtrack producer
- 2007
Zwei Münchner in Hamburg
6.5
TV Series
- composer theme music
- 1991–1993
Show-Express
TV Series
- musical director
- 1982
Nimm mich mit, Käpt'n James, auf die Reise
TV Movie
- musical director
- 1982
The Sunday Game
8.5
TV Series
- composer: theme music (1981-2003, 2008-2014)
- 1981
Der Fuchs von Övelgönne
8.1
TV Series
- composer: theme music
- 1981
Starparade
7.6
TV Series
- musical director
- 1973–1979

Actor

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Official sites
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- Last.fm
Alternative names
- Hans Last
Born
- April 17, 1929
- Bremen, Germany
Died
- June 9, 2015
- West Palm Beach, Florida, USA
Spouses
Relatives
Other works
1999: He cooperated with german Hip-Hop band
Publicity listings
- 2 Articles
- 1 Pictorial

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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.