Acting
Udo Kier
- Born
- 1944-10-14 · Cologne, Germany
- Died
- 2025-11-23
- Filmography
- 287 titles on TMDB
About Udo Kier
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.
Backdrop from Blade
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Upcoming film projects involving Udo Kier.
Post-production
Self (archive footage)
Post-production
Grand Master
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Films & television
236 titles
Dragonetti
The Waiter
Psychologist
Head Priest
Dr. Porkorny
Morgan Walker
Konrad
The Man in the Coat
Friedrich
Dr. Frank Mandel
Wedding Planner
The Placid Man
Mr. Himmelman
Curly
Franz Hess (segment "Werewolf Women of the SS")
Albin Grau
Sadistic Sailor
Mr. Kirspe
Wolfgang Kortzfleisch / Adolf Hitler
Wolfgang Kortzfleisch
Mr. Van Der Hoek
Witchhunter (uncredited)
Polidori
Ivan Demisovski
The Real Fritz Bruchschnauser
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