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Udo Kier

Udo Kier

Actor · Born 1944-10-14 · Cologne, Germany

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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.

Movies & TV Shows

  1. Armageddon (1998) — Psychologist
  2. Blade (1998) — Dragonetti
  3. Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994) — Ronald Camp
  4. Downsizing (2017) — Konrad
  5. Melancholia (2011) — Wedding Planner
  6. Nymphomaniac: Vol. II (2013) — The Waiter
  7. Suspiria (1977) — Dr. Frank Mandel
  8. Dogville (2003) — The Man in the Coat
  9. Halloween (2007) — Morgan Walker
  10. End of Days (1999) — Head Priest
  11. Dancer in the Dark (2000) — Dr. Porkorny
  12. Grindhouse (2007) — Franz Hess (segment "Werewolf Women of the SS")
  13. Iron Sky (2012) — Wolfgang Kortzfleisch
  14. Brawl in Cell Block 99 (2017) — The Placid Man
  15. Johnny Mnemonic (1995) — Ralfi
  16. My Own Private Idaho (1991) — Hans
  17. Chuck (2007) — Otto Van Vogel
  18. American Animals (2018) — Mr. Van Der Hoek
  19. Bacurau (2019) — Michael
  20. Dragged Across Concrete (2019) — Friedrich
  21. Breaking the Waves (1996) — Sadistic Sailor
  22. Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated (2010) — Professor Pericles (voice)
  23. The Lords of Salem (2013) — Witchhunter (uncredited)
  24. The Secret Agent (2025) — Hans
  25. Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot (2018) — Hans
  26. Shadow of the Vampire (2000) — Albin Grau
  27. BloodRayne (2005) — Regal Monk
  28. Hunters (2020) — Adolf Hitler
  29. Justice League (2001) — The Music Master (voice)
  30. Soul Kitchen (2009) — Herr Jung
  31. Surviving Christmas (2004) — Heinrich
  32. The Batman (2004) — Bert (voice)
  33. Barb Wire (1996) — Curly
  34. Iron Sky: The Coming Race (2019) — Wolfgang Kortzfleisch / Adolf Hitler
  35. The Mother of Tears (2007) — Father Johannes
  36. FearDotCom (2002) — Polidori
  37. Manderlay (2005) — Mr. Kirspe
  38. For Love or Money (1993) — Mr. Himmelman
  39. Europa (1991) — Lawrence Hartmann
  40. Far Cry (2008) — Dr. Krieger

Directed

  1. The Last Trip to Harrisburg (1984) — Director