Udo Kier
Acting · Born Oct 14, 1944 · Died Nov 23, 2025 (81) · Cologne, 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.
Known for
Armageddon
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Blade
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Ace Ventura: Pet Detective
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Downsizing
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Melancholia
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Suspiria
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Nymphomaniac: Vol. II
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The House That Jack Built
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Dogville
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Halloween
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End of Days
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Dancer in the Dark
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Grindhouse
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Iron Sky
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Brawl in Cell Block 99
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Johnny Mnemonic
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My Own Private Idaho
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Chuck
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American Animals
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Bacurau
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