EntertainmentAustrian-American1904 – 1972
Edgar Ulmer
Film noir director, master of B-movies and low-budget cinema
Biography
An Austrian-American film director known for his work in film noir and B-movies during the 1930s-1960s. Ulmer directed cult classics like 'The Black Cat' and 'Detour,' establishing himself as a master of low-budget, high-impact cinema.
Quick Facts
Category
Entertainment
Nationality
Austrian-American
Born
1904
Died
1972
Thinking about the name
Ulmer
Germanic origin
“A Germanic surname used as a given name, Ulmer likely derives from the place Ulm in Germany or from 'ull' (related to wolves or winter). As a first name, it carries a sturdy, outdoorsy quality with historical weight, appealing to parents seeking strong, place-rooted names.”