“There's actors and actresses who I call 'Trailer Stars' because their importance is expressed by how big their trailers are. And then there are real actors, who are real good people.”

German actor

Udo Kier is a German actor known for a long career in European and American film. He was born Udo Kierspe and became widely known for playing unusual, often unsettling characters. He appeared in more than 200 films, in both leading and supporting roles. Much of his work is associated with eccentric or deviant figures, which became a defining feature of his screen presence.