Udo Kier

Born: 14th of October 1944

Died: 23rd of November 2025 (aged 81)

Biography:
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.

Udo Kier's Filmography

The Secret Agent

The Secret Agent

  •   Movie
  • 2025
Hans
Hunters

Hunters

  •   TV Show
  • 2020
Adolf Hitler
Dragged Across Concrete

Dragged Across Concrete

  •   Movie
  • 2019
Friedrich
Iron Sky: The Coming Race

Iron Sky: The Coming Race

  •   Movie
  • 2019
Wolfgang Kortzfleisch / Adolf Hitler
Downsizing

Downsizing

  •   Movie
  • 2017
Konrad
Brawl in Cell Block 99

Brawl in Cell Block 99

  •   Movie
  • 2017
The Placid Man
Nymphomaniac: Vol. II

Nymphomaniac: Vol. II

  •   Movie
  • 2013
The Waiter
The Lords of Salem

The Lords of Salem

  •   Movie
  • 2013
Witchhunter (uncredited)
Melancholia

Melancholia

  •   Movie
  • 2011
Wedding Planner
Dimension

Dimension

  •   Movie
  • 2010
My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done

My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done

  •   Movie
  • 2010
Lee Meyers
Far Cry

Far Cry

  •   Movie
  • 2008
Dr. Krieger
Chuck

Chuck

  •   TV Show
  • 2007
Otto Van Vogel
Halloween

Halloween

  •   Movie
  • 2007
Morgan Walker
Crusade in Jeans

Crusade in Jeans

  •   Movie
  • 2006
Dr. Lawerence
BloodRayne

BloodRayne

  •   Movie
  • 2005
Regal Monk
Surviving Christmas

Surviving Christmas

  •   Movie
  • 2004
Heinrich
Dogville

Dogville

  •   Movie
  • 2003
The Man in the Coat
FearDotCom

FearDotCom

  •   Movie
  • 2002
Polidori
Justice League

Justice League

  •   TV Show
  • 2001
The Music Master (voice)
Shadow of the Vampire

Shadow of the Vampire

  •   Movie
  • 2000
Albin Grau
End of Days

End of Days

  •   Movie
  • 1999
Head Priest
The New Adventures of Pinocchio

The New Adventures of Pinocchio

  •   Movie
  • 1999
Lorenzini
Blade

Blade

  •   Movie
  • 1998
Dragonetti
Armageddon

Armageddon

  •   Movie
  • 1998
Psychologist
Talk 2000

Talk 2000

  •   TV Show
  • 1997
Self
The Adventures of Pinocchio

The Adventures of Pinocchio

  •   Movie
  • 1996
Lorenzini
Breaking the Waves

Breaking the Waves

  •   Movie
  • 1996
Sadistic Sailor
Barb Wire

Barb Wire

  •   Movie
  • 1996
Curly
Johnny Mnemonic

Johnny Mnemonic

  •   Movie
  • 1995
Ralfi
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective

Ace Ventura: Pet Detective

  •   Movie
  • 1994
Camp