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Lars Ulrich

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Key facts

Birth date 26 December 1963[1]
Birth place Gentofte, Denmark[1]
Nationality Danish[1]
Role Drummer[1]
Band Metallica[1]

Lars Ulrich is a Danish musician best known as the drummer and a founding member of the American heavy metal band Metallica.

Context

Lars Ulrich was born on 26 December 1963 in Gentofte, Denmark, and is a Danish musician [1]. He is best known as the drummer and a founding member of the American heavy metal band Metallica [1]. Metallica was formed in 1981 [2]. Ulrich has songwriting credits on almost all of Metallica's songs [1]. He is one of the two remaining original members of the band, alongside James Hetfield [1]. IMDb also lists him as an actor and composer [3]. He is not to be confused with the Danish film director Lars Von Trier.

Documented claims

  • Lars Ulrich is best known as the drummer and co-founder of Metallica. [1]
  • He has songwriting credits on almost all of Metallica's songs. [1]
  • He is one of the two remaining original members of Metallica, with James Hetfield. [1]

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Questions and answers

What is Lars Ulrich best known for?

He is best known as the drummer and co-founder of Metallica [1].

When was Lars Ulrich born?

He was born on 26 December 1963 in Gentofte, Denmark [1].

Is Lars Ulrich an original member of Metallica?

Yes, he is one of the two remaining original members, along with James Hetfield [1].

Sources

  1. Lars Ulrich – Biography — ultimatemetallica.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Article - Lars Ulrich biography — drumnet.ru (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Lars Ulrich Biography | Booking Info for Speaking Engagements — allamericanspeakers.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People