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.
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- 1944-10-14 · Cologne, Germany
- Died
- 2025-11-23
Known for
- Armageddon (1998) — Psychologist
- Blade (1998) — Dragonetti
- Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994) — Camp
- Downsizing (2017) — Konrad
- Melancholia (2011) — Wedding Planner
- Suspiria (1977) — Dr. Frank Mandel
- Nymphomaniac: Vol. II (2013) — The Waiter
- The House That Jack Built (2018) — Thanks
- Dogville (2003) — The Man in the Coat
- Halloween (2007) — Morgan Walker
- End of Days (1999) — Head Priest
- Dancer in the Dark (2000) — Dr. Porkorny
- Grindhouse (2007) — Franz Hess (segment "Werewolf Women of the SS")
- Iron Sky (2012) — Wolfgang Kortzfleisch
- Brawl in Cell Block 99 (2017) — The Placid Man
- Johnny Mnemonic (1995) — Ralfi