These videos should be 20 minutes long minimum. It's so fascinating listening to these great stories.

@thevoid99

9 ай бұрын

20 minutes. no, make it an hour.

@TomWollenbergDJSLT

9 ай бұрын

Yeah, this shouldve been an hour

@hankworden3850

9 ай бұрын

Yeah! That would totally suck!

Kier is a living legend. He probably met every movie icon back then

Udo getting laserdiscs of his two movies in the closet = instant LEGEND!!

Udo Kier, also known to many of us as, THAT guy, just told "three important stories" and I am sitting here BEGGING him for more! I would rather hear his stories than drink the blood of a wergin. I have no idea what to do with the gallbladder, but Thank You so much Mr. Kier. You will forever be known as, "God that guy freaks me out."

@vokasimid5330

9 ай бұрын

😂🤣

@guely55

9 ай бұрын

😆😅🤣🤣😅😆😆

Yuri himself! What a legend! Udo's eyes and voice still make me believe he's a vampire. He maxed his charisma stat, his presence is unreal.

Udo is the only celebrity I’ve ever met. I was running to make a connecting flight at the Dallas-Fort Worth Airport and stepped off the tram when I passed a striking looking older man in a burnt orange suit. I took a couple more steps and stopped, turned around, and looked back. It was Udo Kier, and he had gotten on the tram. I waved and said “Udo! I love your work!” He smiled and waved back and the tram doors closed. I started towards my gate, and I laughed to myself. The people on the tram were probably thinking “Who the hell is Udo?” Wish I had a little time to talk with him, he seems like a good guy!

@deanphoto2

9 ай бұрын

Great chance encounter

@ericfelds6291

9 ай бұрын

7:35

I can’t believe he pulled out a laserdisc criterion film. I’ve never seen someone pull a film that wasn’t a blu ray.

@matthewpaul6904

9 ай бұрын

That shit is shrink wrapped?!?! The hell, Udo!

@samreid9106

9 ай бұрын

Someone needs to pull Ghostbusters and Blade Runner

@RingoandCarlin

9 ай бұрын

And Singing in the Rain, Help! The Beatles, Night at the Opera, Monty Python and the Holy Grail and the first three James Bond films and King Kong

@tracymurray6840

9 ай бұрын

I didn't know Criterion was doing laserdisc.

@gecafe

9 ай бұрын

@@tracymurray6840they began with LDs, in 1984! They created the entire concept of extras like commentary tracks. When they began doing DVDs in the late 90s, they reset the spine numbering system.

The man the myth the legend!! As a German I love having a national treasure like Mr. Kier!! Much Love

I could listen to Udo Kier forever, What a career. Met him in Portland at a showing of "Blood for Dracula" at North West Film Center in 94/93, it was the only autograph I ever got or would ever ask for, and he was very gracious and friendly. He's worked with them all from Guy Maddin, to Dario Argento. If I ever get a budget higher than 50$ I would love to cast him in a film.

@SLIMECORE_TV

9 ай бұрын

lol Judging by the thousands of eclectic films I've seen him in, I think he'd do it for the 50. There's a few actors like Kier, who can bounce between some acclaimed high end indie films to bargain bin Z-list horror films with equal enthusiasm.

Please have him back. Those stories were fascinating and I know he has so many more.

I adore Udo Kier! He is very unique, and and icon! His acting is his own, and he is iconic! Hugs to you Udo!

He genuinely sound so humble in how he got such an incredible career. Kier should write a memoir. Amazing stories.

@user-jp8gr8rg2l

2 күн бұрын

No one will buy it

@ReyntiensDanny

16 сағат бұрын

@@user-jp8gr8rg2l Well I would, And I know a few friends so at least 10 people will buy it! So people do will buy it!

Here is a man who I could listen too tell his stories all day.

@gussstavo

9 ай бұрын

I rather see paint dry

@dank7256

9 ай бұрын

@@gussstavo 😂 that bad huh

About 6-7 years ago I went to an Academy screening of Private Idaho, a new 35mm archival print had been made. Van Sant was slated to speak beforehand, but Udo Kier was a last-minute guest. Van Sant got in about three words, but none of us cared. Udo Kier stole the show with his amazing stories.

In 2000, Udo Kier stopped by at his hometown Cologne´s Fantasy Filmfest - there was a screening for "Shadow of the Vampire". Outside the festival´s movie theatre, there was a small park, where inbetween screenings us fans would gather for a talk and drinks. And Udo would show up there, sitting down with us for a chat and a can of beer. He was awesome!

I met Udo Kier back in 2017 at Texas Frightmare Weekend, and I'll never forget how absolutely charming he was. We even danced as we took pictures. Such a class act. And to watch him share his stories on this video just makes me smile.

I truly love this man's entire career. He is more than just a "character actor;" he is a screen presence! From Suspiria to Cigarette Burns, and has every right to the respect that you might show to greats like Vincent Price, Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee. He has the gothic air of a true legend and a range in film that can't be exaggerated. Just to shake his hand would make a story that I wouldn't spare anyone I meet.

Finally glad to see Kier get this level recognition

I have been such a big Udo Kier fan since I was a kid. I could listen to him tell stories all day. What a legend!!

@user-jp8gr8rg2l

2 күн бұрын

If he was a legend Hollywood would be calling but they never liked his work or him

Such a loveable and open minded guy. I understand how he came in contact with so many iconic filmmakers.

Udo Kier is a gem of an actor. No one can replicate the stamp he puts on his parts in a film.

First Laserdisc on camera 🎉

Blood For Dracula and Flesh For Frankenstein laserdiscs. Best closet items ever!

I just met him last week on his birthday in Palm Springs, he was sipping Sherry ( I think ) mid day and I introduced myself and thanked him for his work, he asked “what’s your favourite” and I froze up a bit, he quickly let me off the hook and recommended “Swan Song” I’m not frozen now so will go with “Shadow of the Vampire” Thanks Udo for being a Gent and for the great work, too many more yet to come.

If you ever get a chance to go see Udo Kier speak, do not hesitate. He was a guest at a horror convention I went to, most panels bore me, but his was magnificent. I was dying laughing the whole time and he told so many wildly candid stories. Got to meet him later that day and get a pic and he was so sweet and funny.

Enjoyed him in so many interesting films over the years, he has such a unique screen presence!

I love this guy. Always found him such a majestic and interesting dude. Big love for Kier

First time I saw Udo Kier was when I visited my uncle in Toulouse, France. I was 8 years old (1978) and watching TV. This handsome fellow was riding a horse in a film I never found out the name of this film on TV. My mouth dropped, he was the most beautiful man I had ever seen. Years went by and fortunately I discovered him again in "The Story of O", "Mark of The Devil", "BF Dracula ", "FF Frankenstein ".... that time I caught his name. When I'm down I just look for Udo Kier and it always puts a smile on my face.

I love Udo Kier, from Ace Ventura to Fassbinder to LVT to Warhol, what a gentleman. King.

TIL they still have laserdiscs in the criterion closet

@gecafe

9 ай бұрын

I'm pretty sure he brought those with him!

@28Pluto

5 ай бұрын

They keep those in the Criterion Basement... Udo, of course, was already down there entertaining the janitor with a bottle of wine and the crew had to remind Udo he was here to the do the closet bit.

He didn't raid the closet? Fascinating. Bring him back for films he LOVES🎬

@FloraWest

9 ай бұрын

Yes! And more stories!

@jedethree

9 ай бұрын

I don't think he understood the concept but the result is all the better for it!

I always love when Udo shows up in a movie.

Even in BLADE he was amazing. How he slapped Stephen Dorff in the vampire server room scene like a petulant child was pretty cool. Unexpected.

@Njbear7453

9 ай бұрын

He got a great tan in that movie !

@tommyt1971

8 ай бұрын

Had a great death scene in that one - and in Johnny Mnemonic.

@adambazso9207

5 ай бұрын

@@tommyt1971 Very memorable death-scene in Johnny Mnemonic, for sure! It was a bit shocking and truly crazy.

“To know death Otto, you have to fck life in the gallbladder.” - Baron Frankenstein

Oh, God! Just turn the camera on and let him talk! I have spent so much of my life seeing him , from "Flesh for Frankenstein'" till now, and he never fails to amaze and amuse. Thanks, and more please?

He is the cutest this should be longer. 😭

Someone needs to do a feature length interview with Udo, or series of interviews. There is no doubt he has hundreds more such fascinating stories. Such a legendary character actor.

I want more stories, there isn't enough Udo Kier in my life.

When you start out obsessively watching films as a young kid you very quickly learn that, no matter the quality of the film itself, if Udo Kier's name is in the credits then you'll get one memorable performance at least!

Udo Kier, one of the most mesmerizing actors I can think of.

Worked with Udo on his desert lot in Joshua Tree a few years ago, was such a nice man and funny

This video was waaaaay too short - it should have been at least an hour long, Udo Kier's stories are truly fascinating and I would have loved to have heard more.

Story time with Udo is my favorite.

I've seen all the closet videos and this is THE most immersive and interesting, just great story and anecdotes, remembrances from Udo Kier. Thank you Mr. Kier for your wonderful appearance in the C.C. closet!

wow I could listen to his stories for hours!

@user-jp8gr8rg2l

2 күн бұрын

Really

@ufofanclub

2 күн бұрын

@@user-jp8gr8rg2l yeah 👍

What a lovely, humble man Udo is .Nice to see him still looking well and kicking butt.

I LOVED him in Suspiria and a criminally understanding film "Swan Song." I adore that latter film. His starring role.

@ImnotassweetasIusedtobe

9 ай бұрын

*underrated

@SamuelBlack84

9 ай бұрын

A shame they dubbed his voice in Suspiria. Strange considering it's set in Germany

@jonhinson5701

9 ай бұрын

"Swan Song" is fantastic. I am so glad someone besides myself appreciates this gem.

@SolitaryWolf

9 ай бұрын

I wished I could find Swan Song on Blu-ray. So far I only found the DVD . It’s an amazing film.

@xamalion7334

9 ай бұрын

I love Swan Song, he's hitting it out of the park. Performance of a lifetime. Should get an Oscar for it, seriously.

Udo Kier is so fun to listen to. I remember Stephen Dorf commenting how hilarious Udo is on the set of Blade.

Legendary actor. Go Udo!

Udo Kier acted in so many iconic films from all over the world that it's almost impossible to count them. He was good in "Cigarette Burns" from John Carpenter too, that's one of my favourite productions of Carpenter from the past few decades. Mr. Kier worked with Gábor Bódy from Hungary, Christoph Schlingensief from Germany, Lars von Trier, Gus van Sant and tons of other great filmmakers. It's insane in how many interesting and crazy productions he participated. After watching the video: I could listen to him for hours to be honest, it's just great. 😊😀

Walking movie history legend. Love Udo Kier!

please please... this should have been MUCH LONGER - it was FANTASTIC listening to Udo !!

This is a true gem. As a teenager in New Zealand my pal and I absolutely loved watching Flesh for Frankenstein, and Blood for Dracula. What a treat to see Udo Kier still going strong. All the best.

Adore his face and specially those mesmerizing eyes. A delightful actor.

Guys been in so many films. Absolute legend

I've always had a great fondness for Udo Kier and this casual Criterion "closet" chat makes me love him even more!

I have never seen Udo Keir out of character. What a wonderful sweet man. He seems like he would be a blast just to sit down and discuss movies with.

The Great Udo Kier. What an actor. Thank you, Criterion Closet for this gem.

Very unique segment. I never realized there were laserdiscs among all the DVD/blu-ray in the closet.

Really enjoyed this episode a lot. Udo Kier is wonderful.

Amazing stories, could listen all day. For the first time I didn't care about the pics but just wanted to listen to the stories. Have always loved his voice so much!

Hadn’t heard of him until this video but have definitely seen some of his work. What a cool guy! Great stories

I could listen for hours..... Such an interesting, accomplished and likeable man.

Just a Genuine human being .... and realising how lucky he has been !

Seems like a kind and pleasant man, with a sense of humility… he is absolutely a great actor (can’t believe he doubted himself) because he can be so intense and/or creepy when he turned it on! #Legend Thank You Udo!

@dougieb2159

5 ай бұрын

I agree he seems a, lovely guy and 79 years old!

This dude is so real and so genuine, I had to ask myself if he was really real. What a cool dude.

I've loved this man for over 50 years. Why he never became a household name is beyond me. He's superb.

@adambazso9207

5 ай бұрын

I think he didn't want to or maybe did, but it never happenned that way. He is very well known all over the world, I'm sure, which is well-deserved. He clearly loves experimental and independent projects, which is very fortunate. The first time I've seen him was in a video-clip where he played a crazy surgeon or something like that and his eyes were really striking and memorable.

@adambazso9207

2 ай бұрын

@SamadiGABRIEL Hi, I watched just few of his movies which he created together with the German director Christoph Schlingensief, these are especially experimental, trashy and crazy. He also collaborated with the Hungarian filmmaker Gábor Bódy, who died quite young. This project is called "Psyche"(or "Nárcisz és Psyche"), it's experimental, beautiful and very artistic. They also made few short film-etudes together. I loved Mr. Kier in the John Carpenter TV-film "Cigarette Burns", which is a Lovecraftian tale of possession and insanity. One of Carpenter's best work in my opinion. I would also like to watch "My Neighbor Adolf". :)

I met him once at the Curzon Soho Cinema in London. Lovely man.

I've never known much about Udo Kier, but I've always really enjoyed when he showed up in movies. Now I really want to know more about him and hear more stories.

Great to hear his stories. And, yes, the laserdiscs! 👌🏼✨

I love this! It's so good to see him! I have been a fan of his since about 1972!! 😆 What a life & career he's had! And I can only imagine the other stories! Thank you for this! ☺️💖

Yes Udo!! Please tell us more stories!!!

Udo Kier is a legend, i haven't seen all his films cause he's so prolific but whenever i see him casted i know the director knows what they're doing

I could listen to Udo talk about his experiences for a very long time. Very interesting.

Udo Kier was quite amusing, and eerie of course, in Werner Herzog's 'My Son, My Son What Have Ye Done? , coproduced with David Lynch.

Mr. Kier is an outstanding actor.

What a lovely storyteller. I could listen to him all day.

Excellent! Thank you Herr Kier for all your work, and wonderful stories.

Udo Kier is so awesome. Blood for Dracula has one of my favorite openings in a film of all time.

I thought we lost Udo so glad he is still here to tell these amazing stories.

I love seeing this actor in movies, doesn't even matter if it's a b-movie . Udo Kier is always 🔥🔥🔥🔥

Best LA memory seeing Udo thrift shopping at the Los Feliz Goodwill a few years back~

Nah, we need more Udo. Usually (rightfully so) folks go mad grabbing films and shoving them into their bags. My man told three stories then dipped!

Loved these stories! Please have Udo back on or have him for a longer sit-down. Living legend. No one like him. ❤ whatta sweetheart.

@Melancthon7332

9 ай бұрын

I can't even comprehend how many stories he can tell. He's worked with EVERYBODY!

I literally just watched My Own Private Idaho for the first time two days ago, Udo Kier was obviously the highlight for me.

What an incredible segment! Love him!!! We need more!

Has anyone ever grabbed a laser disc in a closet video before? I feel like this is unprecedented territory.

Cool Udo.... bleib gesund und uns noch lange erhalten. Leeven Jroos

Just watched "Swan Song" a few weeks ago, he's phenomenal. One of our finest exports to Hollywood. Danke Udo!

Loved you since I saw you in the Warhol films! If you are reading this I have been cheering you on since the late 70s Bravo!!

He is absolutely hilarious. Amazing actor

@gussstavo

9 ай бұрын

Are you being ironic?

@iamsheep

9 ай бұрын

@@gussstavoam I?

@gussstavo

9 ай бұрын

@@iamsheep idk are you?

@adambazso9207

5 ай бұрын

@@gussstavo He meant it in a positive way, I think.

This dude is a gem.

Legendary actor, legendary picks

His accent in those two Morrisey films worked so much to his benefit- Perfect casting. Loved his assistant Otto in the first film too. Heard Udo once say that that particular ( Bruno Jerling?) actor upon learning of his mother's death jumped through a window and took his own life. I could never find any follow up story to that sad news.

I've always been an Udo fan. Seeing him go straight for the laserdiscs has made a superfan.

I love Udo Kier in Blood for Dracula and everything else, including even the Tatort episodes. This was a real treat.

Those stories were wonderful. Hope you have him back again soon!

What an actor, what a career, and clearly he has a LOT more stories he could tell! And who knew he lives in the states? ❤☮🌎

Selbst Madonna war hingerissen. Hier in Deutschland hat er auch in einer Serie für Kinder mitgespielt. Toller Typ!

What an incredibly talented and truly gifted man! Thank-you Udo, you're awesome! :)