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.
Filmography (16)
Bacurau
as Michael
American Animals
as Mr. Van Der Hoek
Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot
as Hans
Downsizing
as Konrad
Brawl in Cell Block 99
as The Placid Man
Nymphomaniac: Vol. II
as The Waiter
Iron Sky
as Wolfgang Kortzfleisch
BloodRayne
as Regal Monk
Surviving Christmas
as Heinrich
Dancer in the Dark
as Dr. Porkorny
Shadow of the Vampire
as Albin Grau
End of Days
as Head Priest
Blade
as Dragonetti
Breaking the Waves
as Sadistic Sailor
Johnny Mnemonic
as Ralfi
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective
as Ronald Camp