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Actor

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) Died November 23, 2025

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Movies

8

TV Shows

1977–2025

Career

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Known For

Downsizing

The End of Violence

The End of Violence

Bad Painter

Dark Winds

Hunters

Armageddon

Filmography

Full filmography

Downsizing

The End of Violence

The End of Violence

Bad Painter

Armageddon

The Secret Agent

The Secret Agent

Ace Ventura: Pet Detective

Ace Ventura: Pet Detective

TV Shows

All TV shows

Dark Winds

Hunters

The Kingdom

Gespenstergeschichten

Gespenstergeschichten

Old Money

4 Against Z

Videos

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'The Blazing World' Trailer

'Swan Song' Trailer

'Haymaker' Trailer

Iron Sky - Trailer No. 1

'Brawl in Cell Block 99' Trailer (2017)

'Downsizing' Trailer (2017)

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Veteran actor Udo Kier talks about ‘Swan Song’

Veteran actor Udo Kier talks about ‘Swan Song’

Udo Kier as Mr. Pat in 'Swan Song' Udo Kier is a veteran character actor that’s been working for half a century. His...

Moviefone Staff · Aug 15, 2021

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

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

Udo Kier as Mr. Pat and director Todd Stephens on the set of 'Swan Song' Todd Stephens’ new movie ‘Swan Song’ tells...

Moviefone Staff · Aug 10, 2021