Coverage dated November 23, 2025

Udo Kier, German actor who starred in art house and Hollywood movies alike, dies at 81

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By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Udo Kier, the German actor who starred in both European art house and Hollywood movies, collaborating with some of the most significant artists of his time, died on Sunday at age 81, his partner, Delbert McBride, told Variety.

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  1. The Hollywood Reporter

    Udo Kier, German Actor in ‘My Own Private Idaho’ and Lots of Lars von Trier Films, Dies at 81 (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    Udo Kier, the German actor known for his collaborations with Gus Van Sant, Lars von Trier and Wim Wenders, has died. He was 81.

  2. Deadline

    Udo Kier Dies: Veteran German Actor Was 81 (opens Deadline)

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    Udo Kier's final credit was Kleber Mendonça Filho’s awards season favorite 'The Secret Agent.'

  3. Local News 8

    Udo Kier, German actor who starred in art house and Hollywood movies alike, dies at 81 (opens Local News 8)

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    By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Udo Kier, the German actor who starred in both European art house and Hollywood movies, collaborating with some of the most significant artists of his time, died on Sunday at age 81, his partner, Delbert McBride, told Variety.

  4. New York Post

    Udo Kier, legendary actor with more than 250 film credits, dead at 81 (opens New York Post)

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    Iconic German actor Udo Kier, known for his roles in "Blood for Dracula" and "My Own Private Idaho," has died. He was 81.

  5. Deutsche Welle

    Udo Kier, German acting legend, dies at 81 – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Working with global directors from Lars von Trier to Gus Van Sant, German actor Udo Kier was a mainstay of international cinema since the 1960s. He died in California this week at the age of 81.

  6. Breitbart News

    Udo Kier, ‘Blade,’ ‘Dogville,’ ‘Ace Ventura’ Star, Dead at 81 (opens Breitbart News)

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    German-born actor Udo Kier, whose fierce good looks and icy blue eyes imbued his characters with a menacing nobility, has died at 81.

  7. KESQ Palm Springs

    Udo Kier, beloved actor and Palm Springs resident, dies at 81 (opens KESQ Palm Springs)

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    PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) - Udo Kier, the legendary German actor and cult film icon, has died at 81, his partner, artist Delbert McBride, confirmed to Variety. Kier worked with some of the biggest names in art and film, from Andy Warhol to Lars von Trier to Madonna.

  8. UPI

    German actor Udo Kier dies at age 81 (opens UPI)

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    Udo Kier, the German actor who has hundreds of acting credits to his name, has died, according to close friend photographer Michael Childers. He was 81.

  9. The Daily Caller

    ‘Blade’ Actor Udo Kier Dead At 81 (opens The Daily Caller)

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    Udo Kier died Sunday morning at the age of 81.

  10. The Guardian

    Udo Kier, German actor who starred in 200 films spanning Lars von Trier to Ace Ventura, dies aged 81 (opens The Guardian)

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    Actor who appeared in My Own Private Idaho, Blade, Armageddon and Dogville, as well as Madonna music videos and video games, died on Sunday

  11. Los Angeles Times

    Udo Kier, German star of 'My Own Private Idaho' and Lars von Trier collaborator, dies at 81 (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    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.

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