Udo Kier
Actor
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.
Born1944-10-14
Place of BirthCologne, Germany
Known For
6.2
Scene of the Crime
DramaCrime
7.5
Dark Winds
DramaCrime
7.7
Chuck
Action & AdventureComedy
7.2
Die Harald Schmidt Show
Reality
6.3
Polizeiruf 110
Crime
5.3
Morgenmagazin
NewsTalk
5.3
V.I.P.
Action & AdventureComedy
8.2
Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated
AnimationMystery
6.6
NDR Talk Show
Talk
6.6
Nash Bridges
Action & AdventureDrama
7.1
Hunters
CrimeDrama
8.0
The Batman
AnimationSci-Fi & Fantasy
6.8
Blade
HorrorAction
7.1
seaQuest DSV
Sci-Fi & FantasyAction & Adventure
7.7
The Johannes B. Kerner Show
Talk
7.2
3 nach 9
Talk
7.2
The Sentinel
DramaCrime
6.2
Viper
Action & AdventureDrama
7.1
Masters of Horror
DramaMystery
5.8
Red Shoe Diaries
Drama
4.3
Beckmann
Talk
7.2
The Secret Agent
ThrillerDrama
8.2
Justice League
Action & AdventureAnimation
7.0
Zimmer frei!
Talk