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
Pitch Perfect: Bumper in Berlin

Pitch Perfect: Bumper in Berlin

  •   TV Show
  • 2022
Klaus
My Neighbor Adolf

My Neighbor Adolf

  •   Movie
  • 2022
Herman Herzog
The Blazing World

The Blazing World

  •   Movie
  • 2021
Lained
Chompy & the Girls

Chompy & the Girls

  •   Movie
  • 2021
Chompy (voice)
Hunters

Hunters

  •   TV Show
  • 2020
Adolf Hitler
Bacurau

Bacurau

  •   Movie
  • 2019
Michael
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
American Animals

American Animals

  •   Movie
  • 2018
Mr. Van Der Hoek
Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot

Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot

  •   Movie
  • 2018
Hans
Downsizing

Downsizing

  •   Movie
  • 2017
Konrad
Brawl in Cell Block 99

Brawl in Cell Block 99

  •   Movie
  • 2017
The Placid Man
The Editor

The Editor

  •   Movie
  • 2014
Dr Casini
Nymphomaniac: Vol. II

Nymphomaniac: Vol. II

  •   Movie
  • 2013
The Waiter
The Lords of Salem

The Lords of Salem

  •   Movie
  • 2013
Witchhunter (uncredited)
Iron Sky

Iron Sky

  •   Movie
  • 2012
Wolfgang Kortzfleisch
Keyhole

Keyhole

  •   Movie
  • 2011
Dr. Lemke
The Theatre Bizarre

The Theatre Bizarre

  •   Movie
  • 2011
Peg Poett
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
House of Boys

House of Boys

  •   Movie
  • 2009
Madame
Far Cry

Far Cry

  •   Movie
  • 2008
Dr. Krieger
The Mother of Tears

The Mother of Tears

  •   Movie
  • 2007
Father Johannes
Chuck

Chuck

  •   TV Show
  • 2007
Otto Van Vogel
Halloween

Halloween

  •   Movie
  • 2007
Morgan Walker
Grindhouse

Grindhouse

  •   Movie
  • 2007
Franz Hess (segment "Werewolf Women of the SS")
Crusade in Jeans

Crusade in Jeans

  •   Movie
  • 2006
Dr. Lawerence
Masters of Horror

Masters of Horror

  •   TV Show
  • 2005
Bellinger
BloodRayne

BloodRayne

  •   Movie
  • 2005
Regal Monk
Manderlay

Manderlay

  •   Movie
  • 2005
Mr. Kirspe
Surviving Christmas

Surviving Christmas

  •   Movie
  • 2004
Heinrich
One Point O

One Point O

  •   Movie
  • 2004
Derrick
Love Object

Love Object

  •   Movie
  • 2004
Radley
Dogville

Dogville

  •   Movie
  • 2003
The Man in the Coat
FearDotCom

FearDotCom

  •   Movie
  • 2002
Polidori
Invincible

Invincible

  •   Movie
  • 2001
Count Helldorf
Justice League

Justice League

  •   TV Show
  • 2001
The Music Master (voice)
Dancer in the Dark

Dancer in the Dark

  •   Movie
  • 2000
Dr. Porkorny
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 End of Violence

The End of Violence

  •   Movie
  • 1997
Zoltan
Prince Valiant

Prince Valiant

  •   Movie
  • 1997
Sligon
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
The Kingdom

The Kingdom

  •   TV Show
  • 1994
Age Krüger / Storebror / Lillebror
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective

Ace Ventura: Pet Detective

  •   Movie
  • 1994
Camp
My Own Private Idaho

My Own Private Idaho

  •   Movie
  • 1991
Hans
Suspiria

Suspiria

  •   Movie
  • 1977
Dr. Frank Mandel
The House That Jack Built

The House That Jack Built

  •   Movie
  • 2018
Thanks
By Design

By Design

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