- Author
- Not stated
- Published
- Last edited 3 November 2026
- Kind
- Wikipedia biography of an actor
- Original
- en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Udo_Kier
- Subject
- Film, animation and video
What it is
The article is a reference biography on English Wikipedia. It summarizes the life and career of Udo Kier. Its sources include obituaries, interviews and archived web pages.
What it says
- The article says Kier, a German actor, died on 23 November 2025.
- It says Kier appeared in more than 200 films, often as eccentric or deviant figures.
- It names Flesh for Frankenstein (1973) and Blood for Dracula (1974) as the breakthrough roles.
- It names Fassbinder, Borowczyk, Van Sant and Schlingensief among Kier's cult directors.
- It lists mainstream and voice roles, including Ace Ventura, Armageddon and Red Alert 2.
- It says Kier was openly gay and won a Special Teddy Award.
- It says Kier lived in Palm Springs from 1991 until death.
What evidence it gives
The article cites obituaries from Variety, The Guardian and The Hollywood Reporter. It also cites interviews and two books. Some life details rest on Kier's own account.
Interests and limits
Wikipedia articles are edited by volunteers and no author is named. The full filmography is in a linked article that this page does not include. The page text was read in full, but the sources it cites were not checked.