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202452 minPG-13documentary

6.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Der wunderbare Udo Kier

202452 minPG-13documentary

6.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Udo Kier, a versatile actor known for roles in films like "Blade" and "Melancholia," celebrates his 80th birthday after a remarkable career in Europe and Hollywood.

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Udo Kier, a versatile actor known for roles in films like "Blade" and "Melancholia," celebrates his 80th birthday after a remarkable career in Europe and Hollywood.

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Jobst Knigge

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Jonas Baeck

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Todd Stephens

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Udo Kier was a demon, Frankenstein, murderer, lover and six times Adolf Hitler. He has starred in art films, indie classics and blockbusters. Cult directors, superstars and audiences worldwide have fallen for the Cologne native's aura and have given him an incredible career - in Europe and in Hollywood. Now the atypical international star turns 80.

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