Udo Kier Starred In An X-Rated Frankenstein Movie 52 Years Before Netflix's Adaptation

Udo Kier starred in countless horror movie favorites, including a retelling of Frankenstein that earned a controversial X-rating.

Udo Kier, German star of ‘My Own Private Idaho’ and Lars von Trier collaborator, dies at 81

Udo Kier, the versatile German actor known for films including 'My Own Private Idaho,' 'Blade' and 'Bacurau,' died over the weekend, his partner announced. He was 81.
W Magazine

A Look Back at Udo Kier’s Iconic Life in Pictures

Udo Kier, the cult character actor who passed away on November 23, 2025 at the age of 81, left behind a singular career that ranged from the most experimental arthouse films to big box-office action films.

“I’m at a loss for words”: Fans are paying tribute to Udo Kier, who died before recording the next Kojima game

Kojima took to social media this week to express his sadness over Kier's passing.
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Udo Kier’s Most Iconic Video Game Roles Ranked: From Call of Duty to Kojima’s OD “Knock”

Let's take a look at Udo Kier’s most iconic video game roles, from Red Alert 2 to Call of Duty and Kojima’s upcoming OD.
Queerty

That time Udo Kier was the drag mother to gay burlesque boys in the red-light district

It often gets overlooked in his filmography, but back in '09 the iconic actor found a special resonance in '80s-set drama 'House Of Boys.'

Udo Kier’s bizarre film career, from Frankenstein to Sex with Madonna

Udo Kier, who has died aged 81, became a cult horror icon by complete fluke. The Cologne-born actor, with his piercing stare and Terence Stamp-like beauty, was living a peripatetic lifestyle in his 20s.
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