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Legendary Actor Who Played ‘Frankenstein,’ Worked with Madonna, Dies

Kier acted in over 220 films, collaborating with iconic directors like Andy Warhol and Lars von Trier, and was a noted figure in both European and Hollywood cinema.

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Udo Kier, a legendary German actor who played Dr. Frankenstein and collaborated with directors like Andy Warhol, Werner Herzog and Lars von Trier, died on Sunday, his partner, Delbert McBride told Variety.

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Legendary actor who appeared in over 250 films dies at 81

He appeared in such films as "Suspiria," "My Own Private Idaho," "Blade," "Breaking the Waves" and "Blood for Dracula."

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This Sunday, his partner confirmed the news, one of Hollywood’s most prominent actors during the 90’s, died at 81 years of age, in a hospital in Palm Springs, California. It is the renowned German actor Udo Kier, who participated in more than 200 films during his career, which lasted more than 50 years. The actor left a legacy with his participation in independent film, as well as working for the great film companies. They confirm the death of a…

The actor of German origin, based in the United States, Udo Kier, who acted in cult films such as "Mi Idaho Privado", "Breaking the Waves" or "Frankenstein de Andy Warhol", died at the age of 81, Variety reported.According to the specialized magazine, among the more than 200 films of his extensive work, Kier's collaborations with Warhol are among the most celebrated.Kier starred in the main roles in "Carne para Frankenstein" (1973) and "Blood fo…

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Variety broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Monday, November 24, 2025.
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