Udo Kier, striking German actor from ‘My Own Private Idaho’ and ‘Ace Ventura,’ dies at 81

Udo Kier, striking German actor from ‘My Own Private Idaho’ and ‘Ace Ventura,’ dies at 81


FILE – Actor Udo Kier attends a news conference for the film ‘Daughter Of Mine’ during the 68th edition of the International Film Festival Berlin, Berlinale, in Berlin, Feb. 18, 2018. FILE – Actors Stellan Skarsgard, back, and Udo Kier pose for photographs with fans upon arrival at the premiere of the film ‘The Painted Bird’ at the 76th edition of the Venice Film Festival, Venice, Italy, Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019. He was a constant collaborator with von Trier, starring in the Danish director’s television series “The Kingdom” and appearing in the films “Dancer in the Dark,” “Dogville” and “Melancholia.”

Author: Associated Press


Published at: 2025-11-24 23:39:43

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