Udo Kier, the German actor whose video game voice work included the Call of Duty franchise, died on November 23, 2025, at age 81. The Associated Press reported that he died in Palm Springs, California. His precise Call of Duty installment and character have not been identified in the reports cited here.
When did Udo Kier die?
Kier died on November 23, 2025, aged 81. The Associated Press reported that he died in Palm Springs, California. In a November 24 report, Austrian broadcaster ORF said his management confirmed the death to the German Press Agency and that no cause had been announced. Associated Press; ORF.
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Was Udo Kier in Call of Duty?
Yes. ORF and TheWrap report that Kier had video game voice roles that included the Call of Duty franchise. Neither report specifies the installment or character, so a more precise identification cannot be made from those sources. ORF; TheWrap.
Was Udo Kier in OD?
TheWrap reported that Kier was anticipated to appear posthumously in OD. That report does not establish what work he completed, whether usable footage or audio exists, or how the production will handle his role. It should be understood as a reported anticipated appearance, not confirmation of a completed performance or release plan. TheWrap.
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What was Udo Kier known for?
Kier moved between art-house films and mainstream productions over a career lasting nearly 60 years. The Associated Press says he had more than 200 credits and identifies Flesh for Frankenstein (1973) and Blood for Dracula (1974), both directed by Paul Morrissey and produced by Andy Warhol, as breakout films. His other widely recognized credits include My Own Private Idaho, Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, Armageddon, Blade and Johnny Mnemonic. Associated Press.
A career across film and television
Kier also worked with Lars von Trier and other art-house directors. The Guardian noted his later lead performance as the retired hairdresser in Swan Song. Published career totals vary by source and category: the AP says more than 200 credits; the Television Academy describes appearances in over 250 television and film productions; and TheWrap says over 250 acting credits. These are differently framed counts, not a single standardized tally. The Guardian; Television Academy; TheWrap.
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