Udo Kier

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 is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 30 verified screen credits connected to this profile. Selected work includes The Secret Agent (2025), Bad Painter (2025), My Neighbor Adolf (2022), Staging Death (2022), A E I O U – A Quick Alphabet of Love (2022), Last Moment of Clarity (2020), 11 Colours of the Bird (2020), The Painted Bird (2019). The recorded credits span 2008 to 2025, including 26 movies and 4 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.