Acting · 1944–2025 · Cologne, Germany
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.
Theirs
Date TBA
The Ark: An Iron Sky Story
Grand Master · Date TBA
Intangents
Bin bag Man · Date TBA
Citizens
Hans · Date TBA
Armageddon
Psychologist · 1998
Blade
Dragonetti · 1998
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective
Camp · 1994
Downsizing
Konrad · 2017
Melancholia
Wedding Planner · 2011
Suspiria
Dr. Frank Mandel · 1977
Nymphomaniac: Vol. II
The Waiter · 2013
The House That Jack Built
Thanks · 2018
Dogville
The Man in the Coat · 2003
Halloween
Morgan Walker · 2007
End of Days
Head Priest · 1999
Dancer in the Dark
Dr. Porkorny · 2000
Grindhouse
Franz Hess (segment "Werewolf Women of the SS") · 2007
Iron Sky
Wolfgang Kortzfleisch · 2012
Brawl in Cell Block 99
The Placid Man · 2017
Johnny Mnemonic
Ralfi · 1995
My Own Private Idaho
Hans · 1991
American Animals
Mr. Van Der Hoek · 2018
Bacurau
Michael · 2019
Dragged Across Concrete
Friedrich · 2019
Breaking the Waves
Sadistic Sailor · 1996
Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated
Professor Pericles (voice) · 2010
The Lords of Salem
Witchhunter (uncredited) · 2013
The Secret Agent
Hans · 2025
