German-born actor Udo Kier, known for his cult classic film pedigree and piercing blue eyes, has reportedly died at 81.

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.

Udo Kier, the German actor known for his eclectic body of work that included many horror movies and collaborations with filmmakers Gus Van Sant, Lars von Trier and Wim Wenders, has died. He was 81. Kier died Sunday at Eisenhower Health hospital in Rancho Mirage,

The veteran German actor Udo Kier, best known internationally for his striking performances in arthouse titles like Lars von Trier's Breaking the Waves and My Own Private Idaho by Gus Van Sant, has died.

German actor Udo Kier, whose offbeat charisma made him a cult figure in both arthouse and Hollywood cinema, has died at 81 in California, US magazine Variety reported.

The German actor starred in hundreds of movies, including the Andy Warhol-produced films "Flesh for Frankenstein" and "Blood for Dracula."

Udo Kier starred in more than 200 movies and television series over his long career; he most recently appeared in the Brazillian movie 'The Secret Agent'

Legendary German actor Udo Kier has died at the age of 81. The news was confirmed by Kier's partner Delbert McBride via Variety. With hundreds of film and TV credits spanning decades, Kier rose to fame in horror films like Mark of the Devil,