Edgar G. Ulmer

Edgar G. Ulmer

Deceased · Born: Sep 17, 1904 · Died: Sep 30, 1972

Personal Details

BornSep 17, 1904 Olmütz, Moravia, Austria-Hungary [now Olomouc, Czech Republic]
Spouse
  • Shirley Ulmer

    ( Nov 30, 2025 to Sep 30, 1972 )
  • Joan Warner

Biography

Edgar G. Ulmer, a visionary filmmaker and wordsmith, entered this world on September 17, 1904, in the historic city of Olmütz, situated in the Moravian region of Austria-Hungary, a nation that would later dissolve into the modern-day Czech Republic. This remarkable individual would go on to make his mark on the cinematic world as a director and writer, leaving behind a legacy of iconic films that continue to captivate audiences to this day.

His impressive body of work includes the 1955 masterpiece, The Naked Dawn, as well as the 1934 classic, The Black Cat, and the 1943 drama, Isle of Forgotten Sins. Ulmer's creative endeavors were deeply personal, often reflecting his own experiences and perspectives, which he skillfully wove into the fabric of his stories.

Throughout his life, Ulmer was blessed with the love and support of two wonderful women, Shirley Ulmer and Joan Warner, whom he shared his life with in a beautiful expression of devotion and companionship.

Tragically, Edgar G. Ulmer's time on this earth came to a close on September 30, 1972, in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA. His passing left an indelible mark on the world of cinema, and his films continue to inspire and influence new generations of filmmakers and movie enthusiasts alike.

Career

1943
Corregidor
Corregidor as Story, Screenplay
1942
1934
1964
The Cavern
The Cavern as Director
1961
1959
Hannibal
Hannibal as Director
1957
1955
The Naked Dawn
The Naked Dawn as Director
1952
1951
1950
1949
1948
Ruthless
Ruthless as Director
1947
Carnegie Hall
Carnegie Hall as Director
1946
The Strange Woman
The Strange Woman as Director, Writer
1945
Detour
Detour as Director
Club Havana
Club Havana as Director
1944
Bluebeard
Bluebeard as Director
Minstrel Man
Minstrel Man as Director
1943
Girls in Chains
Girls in Chains as Director, Story
Jive Junction
Jive Junction as Director
Isle of Forgotten Sins
Isle of Forgotten Sins as Director, Screenplay
1942
1934
The Black Cat
The Black Cat as Director, Story
1933
Damaged Lives
Damaged Lives as Director, Writer