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Lars Ulrich

Acting Born Dec 26, 1963 Gentofte, Denmark 24 credits

Biography

Lars Ulrich, R (Order of the Dannebrog) is a Danish musician, songwriter, record producer, and podcaster. He is best known as the drummer and co-founder of American heavy metal band Metallica. The son of tennis player Torben Ulrich and grandson of tennis player Einer Ulrich, he also played tennis in his youth and moved to Los Angeles at age 16 to train professionally. However, rather than playing tennis, Ulrich began playing drums. After publishing an advertisement in The Recycler, Ulrich met vocalist/guitarist James Hetfield and formed Metallica. Along with Hetfield, Ulrich has songwriting credits on almost all of the band's songs. He was the face of the band during the Napster controversy. Later in his career, Ulrich began hosting the It's Electric podcast, in which he speaks with other prominent musicians.

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Known for

The Simpsons

as Lars Ulrich (voice)

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

as Self - Musical Guest

Billions

as Metallica

The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson

as Self
Film

Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition

as Self

Carpool Karaoke: The Series

as Self

Full filmography

  • The Simpsons (1989) as Lars Ulrich (voice)
  • The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) as Self - Musical Guest
  • Billions (2016) as Metallica
  • The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005) as Self
  • Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self
  • Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Guest
  • MTV Video Music Awards (1984) as Self
  • Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition (2026) as Self
  • Full Frontal with Samantha Bee (2016) as Self
  • De Wereld Draait Door (2005) as Self
  • Carpool Karaoke: The Series (2017) as Self
  • Classic Albums (1997) as Self - Drummer, Metallica
  • Classic Albums (1997) as Self
  • Later... with Jools Holland (1992) as Self
  • History 101 (2020) as Self (archive footage)
  • Seven Ages of Rock (2007) as Self
  • Get Him to the Greek (2010) as Self
  • Join or Die with Craig Ferguson (2016) as Self
  • Brian Johnson's A Life on the Road (2017) as Self
  • MTV Rockumentary (1989)
  • Hemingway & Gellhorn (2012) as Joris Ivens
  • Spinal Tap II: The End Continues (2025) as Self
  • The Darwin Awards (2007) as Self
  • Lennon or McCartney (2014) as Self