His collaborations with European auteurs like Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Lars von Trier, and Dario Argento cemented his reputation as a fearless, iconic character actor. He appeared in Fassbinder films such as The Stationmaster’s Wife, Lola, The Third Generation, and Lili Marleen, and in von Trier projects including Breaking the Waves, Dancer in the Dark, Dogville, Melancholia, and Nymphomaniac: Vol. II. Kier was also godfather to von Trier’s child.
Break in Hollywood
In Hollywood, Kier became a familiar face in both major blockbusters and cult favorites. He appeared in My Own Private Idaho, which led to collaborations with Madonna in her book Sex and several of her music videos.
Kier’s career also included work in video games, where he lent his voice to iconic titles like Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2 and Call of Duty: WWII.
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