Biography
Udo Kier
Acting
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. In total, there are 286 recognized credits in film and television. On Cinestia you can browse Udo Kier's complete filmography — 235 films and 51 series — and find where to watch each title.
Career works
286
Movies
235
Series
51
Career average
6.1/10
Birth date
10/14/1944
Place of birth
Cologne, Germany
Date of death
11/23/2025
Filmography highlights
Movies
Series
