Fans of Red Alert will never forget his memorable portrayal of Yuri. With his striking presence and versatile acting, Kier brought the character to life in a way that left a lasting impression.
Known for his piercing gaze and magnetic screen presence, Kier once said of his work: ”I like horror films, because if you play small or guest parts in movies, it is better to be evil and scare people than be the guy who works in the post office and goes home to his wife and children. Audiences will remember you more.”
“100 movies are bad, 50 movies you can watch with a glass of wine, and 50 movies are good.”
Openly gay throughout his life
Kier relocated to Palm Springs, California, in 1991. Variety reports that the German-born actor lived in a converted mid-century library and loved art, architecture, and collecting.
”If I wouldn’t be an actor, I would be a gardener,” Udo once shared.
He was a regular at the Palm Springs Film Festival, always happy to greet fans and soak up the applause.
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