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flag German actor Udo Kier, known for roles in "My Own Private Idaho" and "Ace Ventura", died at 81 in Palm Springs.

flag German actor Udo Kier, known for his extensive career in international cinema, horror films, and video games, has died at 81 in Palm Springs, California. flag Born in Cologne during World War II, he began acting in 1966 and gained fame through roles in Andy Warhol-produced films like "Flesh for Frankenstein" and "Blood for Dracula". flag He became widely recognized in the U.S. for his work in "My Own Private Idaho" (1991) and later appeared in major Hollywood films and the "Call of Duty" franchise. flag Over more than five decades, he worked with renowned directors including Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Lars von Trier, and Gus Van Sant, leaving a lasting legacy in both art-house and mainstream cinema.

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