German actor Udo Kier, a film veteran whose diverse body of work spanned from Lars von Trier tragedies to "Ace Ventura: Pet Detective" and "Blade," has died.

Udo Kier, the renowned German actor whose career spanned more than five decades, has died at the age of 81.

Kier’s career spanned more than six decades and over 200 films, from cult horror to arthouse provocations to Hollywood mainstream.