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Udo Kier
Born 1944-10-14Cologne, Germany
Udo Kierspe (October 14, 1944 – November 23, 2025), known professionally as Udo Kier, was a German actor. Known primarily as a cult character actor who portrayed eccentric and deviant figures, he appeared in more than 220 films in both leading and supporting roles throughout Europe and the Americas. He collaborated with acclaimed filmmakers such as Lars von Trier, Gus Van Sant, Werner Herzog, Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Walerian Borowczyk, Kleber Mendonça Filho, Dario Argento, Tom Shadyac, Charles Matton, Guy Maddin, Alexander Payne, and Paul Morrissey.
Screen work
Movies & roles
Return from TomorrowTim SeniorBy DesignAldo FabbriThe Secret AgentHansBad PainterÖSchindler Space ArchitectR.M. Schindler (voice)Der wunderbare Udo KierSelfSkeletons in the ClosetLucCreation of the Kingdom of ExodusSelf / Big BrotherMy Neighbor AdolfHerman HerzogStaging DeathRoleA Kilo of Blue (The Music)RoleA E I O U – A Quick Alphabet of LoveMichelThe Blazing WorldLainedChompy & the GirlsChompy (voice)Swan SongPat PitsenbargerHaymakerDavidSchlingensief – A Voice That Shook the SilenceSelf (archive footage)Last Moment of ClarityIvan Demisovski11 Colours of the BirdSelfThe Barefoot EmperorDr. Otto KrollBacurau no MapaSelfSkin WalkerClausThe Painted BirdMillerBacurauMichael