Actor Udo Kier signs autographs for a fan while arriving at the Palm Springs International Film Awards in Palm Springs, Calif., Friday, Jan. 3, 2025. Andy Abeyta/The Desert Sun

Actor and Palm Springs resident Udo Kier on the red carpet during the Variety Creative Impact Awards and 10 Directors to Watch Brunch at the Parker Palm Springs in Palm Springs, Calif., on January 6, 2023 Brian Blueskye/The Desert Sun

Actor Udo Kier congratulates honoree Michael Childers at an award ceremony at the Plaza Theatre in Palm Springs on Oct. 5, 2022. Gregg Felsen, Special To The Desert Sun

Udo Kier arrives at the Palm Springs International Film Festival, January 2, 2017. Zoe Meyers/The Desert Sun

Udo Kier with his tortoise, Hans, at his home in Palm Springs, Calif. on Jan. 7, 2020. Brian Blueskye

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