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Udo Kier

Udo Kier

Actor

Born 1944-10-14 · 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.

Scene of the Crime
Series
6.2

Scene of the Crime

1970

Nymphomaniac: Vol. II
Movie
6.7

Nymphomaniac: Vol. II

2013

Polizeiruf 110
Series
6.2

Polizeiruf 110

1971

Chuck
Series
7.7

Chuck

2007

Nash Bridges
Series
6.7

Nash Bridges

1996

Exposé
Movie
5.0

Exposé

1976

V.I.P.
Series
5.3

V.I.P.

1998

NDR Talk Show
Series
6.6

NDR Talk Show

1979