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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.
German actor known for his prolific work as a character actor in both arthouse and genre cinema, frequently collaborating with directors like Lars von Trier and Paul Morrissey.
He is recognized for his performances in films like Suspiria, My Own Private Idaho, Dogville, Bacurau, and the Flesh for Frankenstein and Blood for Dracula duology.
Throughout his extensive career, he was a muse for directors including Lars von Trier, Dario Argento, Gus Van Sant, Werner Herzog, and Rainer Werner Fassbinder.