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Career
Career spanning 56 years (1969-2025)
Screen debut
First screen credit at age 24
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Born in 1944 -- D-Day: Allied invasion of Normandy; Franklin D. Roosevelt was US president
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Filmography (50)
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.
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Udo Kier was born on and passed away on at the age of 81.
Where was Udo Kier born?
Udo Kier was born in Cologne, Germany.
What movies or shows has Udo Kier been in?
Udo Kier has 50 credits in our database. Notable titles include By Design (2026), The Blood Countess (2026), The Kingdom (2025), Skeletons in the Closet (2024), A E I O U - A Quick Alphabet of Love (2022).
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