"The publication notes that he performed in over 200 films, including celebrated collaborations with Andy Warhol as well as Lars von Trier. Kier starred in the Warhol-produced, Paul Morrissey-directed films "Flesh for Frankenstein" and "Blood for Dracula." "The films are subversive, sultry reimaginings of the classic Hollywood monsters, with Kier bringing a haunting yet comically inept spin on the title characters," Variety writes."
"Born in Cologne, Germany, in 1944 during World War II, Kier also spent years working in the film industry across Europe. In 1991, Kier appeared in a supporting role in "My Own Private Idaho," featuring River Phoenix and Keanu Reeves. Kier began working with von Trier during this time, with Kier appearing in films like "Europa" to "Dogville and "Melancholia." Other film appearances included "Ace Ventura: Pet Detective," "Armageddon," and "Blade." He even appeared in a number of music videos for Madonna."
Udo Kier died at age 81. His partner, Delbert McBride, confirmed the news. Kier was born in Cologne, Germany, in 1944 and worked for decades across European and international cinema. He performed in over 200 films, including collaborations with Andy Warhol and Lars von Trier. Kier starred in the Warhol-produced Paul Morrissey films "Flesh for Frankenstein" and "Blood for Dracula" and appeared in "My Own Private Idaho," "Europa," "Dogville," and "Melancholia." He also had roles in mainstream films such as "Ace Ventura: Pet Detective," "Armageddon," and "Blade," and appeared in Madonna music videos. Kier lived in a former library in Palm Springs and was a frequent presence at the Palm Springs Film Festival.
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