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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.

October 14, 1944 (81 years old) Cologne, Germany Died November 23, 2025
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'Swan Song' Trailer 02:10
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'Haymaker' Trailer 01:32
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Iron Sky - Trailer No. 1 02:02
Iron Sky - Trailer No. 1
'Brawl in Cell Block 99' Trailer (2017) 01:40
'Brawl in Cell Block 99' Trailer (2017)
'Downsizing' Trailer (2017) 02:31
'Downsizing' Trailer (2017)

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Beyond Fest Announces Beyond Chicago Spin-Off

Beyond Fest Announces Beyond Chicago Spin-Off

Preview: Beyond Fest is launching a Beyond Chicago spin-off. Movies including ‘Obsession’ and the new ‘Faces of Death’ w...
Cult Cinema Icon Udo Kier Dies at 81

Cult Cinema Icon Udo Kier Dies at 81

Udo Kier, the German-born actor whose singular screen presence transformed arthouse and genre cinema for more than five...
Veteran actor Udo Kier talks about ‘Swan Song’

Veteran actor Udo Kier talks about ‘Swan Song’

Udo Kier is a veteran character actor that’s been working for half a century. His latest film, ‘Swan Song,’ finds him co...
‘Swan Song’ Director Todd Stephens Discusses the Real Mr. Pat

‘Swan Song’ Director Todd Stephens Discusses the Real Mr. Pat

Todd Stephens’ new movie ‘Swan Song’ tells the story of Mr. Pat, a retired hairdresser in the small town of Sandusky, Oh...

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