Known For
Acting
Birthday
October 14, 1944
Place of Birth
Cologne, Germany
Also Known As
- Udo Kierspe
- 乌多·基尔
- ウド・キア
- У́до Кир
- Ούντο Κιρ
Udo Kier
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.
Known For - Movies
Downsizing
as Konrad
The Secret Agent
as Hans
Nymphomaniac: Vol. II
as The Waiter
Blade
as Dragonetti
Armageddon
as Psychologist
Grindhouse
as Franz Hess (segment "Werewolf Women of the SS")
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective
as Ronald Camp
Dogville
as The Man in the Coat
The Story of O
as René
Suspiria
as Dr. Frank Mandel
