Thomas Kretschmann
Known for
A German actor with a strong international career, born in Dessau in the former East Germany, from which he famously escaped as a young man. Thomas Kretschmann brought gravity to Roman Polanski's 'The Pianist' (2002) and played the ship's captain in Peter Jackson's 'King Kong' (2005). He appeared in 'Downfall' (2004), 'Blade II' (2002), 'Resident Evil: Apocalypse' (2004), 'Wanted' (2008) and voiced a role in 'Cars 2' (2011). A versatile, often imposing performer at ease in prestige drama and genre spectacle alike.
Thomas Kretschmann
90 Movies
23 Series
A German actor with a strong international career, born in Dessau in the former East Germany, from which he famously escaped as a young man. Thomas Kretschmann brought gravity to Roman Polanski's 'The Pianist' (2002) and played the ship's captain in Peter Jackson's 'King Kong' (2005). He appeared in 'Downfall' (2004), 'Blade II' (2002), 'Resident Evil: Apocalypse' (2004), 'Wanted' (2008) and voiced a role in 'Cars 2' (2011). A versatile, often imposing performer at ease in prestige drama and genre spectacle alike.
Movies
Plays Strucker
Avengers: Age of Ultron
2015
Plays Professor Z (voice)
Cars 2
2011
Plays Colonel Weber
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
2023
Plays Captain Wilm Hosenfeld
The Pianist
2002
Plays Grey Wolf (voice)
Greyhound
2020
Plays Karl
Jungle
2017
Plays Captain Englehorn
King Kong
2005
Plays Patrice Capa
Gran Turismo
2023
Plays Otto Ernst Remer
Valkyrie
2008
Plays The Buyer
Central Intelligence
2016
Plays Arnold Grant
Upgraded
2024
Plays Damaskinos
Blade II
2002
Plays Cross
Wanted
2008
Plays Major Cain
Resident Evil: Apocalypse
2004
Plays Lorentz Vogelmann
Dragged Across Concrete
2019
Plays Le Clerq
Hitman: Agent 47
2015
Plays Mr. Smith
Next
2007
Plays Nick
Fall for Me
2025
Plays Thresh
Infinity Pool
2023
Plays SS-Gruppenführer Hermann Fegelein
Downfall
2004
Plays Flemming
Hostel: Part III
2011
Plays Jürgen Hinzpeter
A Taxi Driver
2017
Plays Hendrichs
Last Sentinel
2023
Plays Lieutenant Colonel Seidel
Balloon
2018
Plays Max
In Tranzit
2008
Plays Airplane Passenger
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot
2016
Plays Lieutenant Hans von Witzland
Stalingrad
1993
Plays Capt. Lt. Gunther Wassner
U-571
2000
Plays Horst Dassler
United Passions
2014
Plays Johnny Krieger
Poison
2000
Plays Oliver Hartwin
Grimm Love
2006
Plays King Leopold
The Young Victoria
2009
Plays Major Thomas Bietrich
Head in the Clouds
2004
Plays Nançay
Queen Margot
1994
Plays Joseph Goebbels
American Traitor: The Trial of Axis Sally
2021
Plays Korporal
Waiting for Anya
2020
Plays Kürt Orlov
Los Vampires
2026
Plays Thomas Kretschmann
Rabbit Without Ears 2
2009
Plays Nikopol
Immortal
2004
Plays Myassa
TransSiberian
2008
Plays Grigory Barovsky
Stratton
2017
Plays Adolf Eichmann
Eichmann
2007
Plays Mann in Zürich
Shining Through
1992
Plays Wil
The Celestine Prophecy
2006
Plays Alfredo Grossi
The Stendhal Syndrome
1996
Plays Ludwig Cremer
In Enemy Hands
2004
Plays Rayt Marius
The Saint
2017
Plays Lukas
Open Grave
2013
Plays Alexander Nikopol
Immortal
2006
Plays Father Saul
Deliver Us
2023
TV Shows
Plays Abraham Van Helsing
Dracula
2013
Plays Kurt Brynildson
The River
2012
Plays Richard Goss
Penny Dreadful: City of Angels
2020
Plays Friedrich Berger
Das Boot
2018
Plays Kurt Reiner
Relic Hunter
1999
Plays Wolf Larssen
Der Seewolf
2008
Plays Migal
La principessa e il povero
1997
Plays Karl Dönitz
The Sinking of the Laconia
2011
Plays Max
24
2001
Plays Eberhard Kraus
Derrick
1974
Plays The Owl
V.I.P.
1998
Plays The Man
Bionic Woman
2007
Plays Heringsbändiger
Molle mit Korn
1989
Plays Wernher von Braun
Project Blue Book
2019
Plays Gregor Molotov
The Cape
2011
Plays Stefan Krieger
FlashForward
2009
Plays Dieter Koller
Die Männer vom K3
1988
Plays Karsten Winterberg
The Old Fox
1977
Plays Robert Michalke
Alarm for Cobra 11: The Motorway Police
1996
Plays Bankräuber
Hals über Kopf
1987
Plays Gerald
Westworld
2016
Plays Niko Waldkron
Das Traumschiff
1981
Plays Inspector Georg Reingruber
Lore
2017
Latest Trailers
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Los Vampires
Full Filmography
Los Vampires
Kürt Orlov
2026
Film
Fall for Me
Nick
2025
Film
Putin
General
2025
Film
Upgraded
Arnold Grant
2024
Film
American Star
Thomas
2024
Film
Deliver Us
Father Saul
2023
Film
Gran Turismo
Patrice Capa
2023
Film
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
Colonel Weber
2023
Film
Last Sentinel
Hendrichs
2023
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Thomas Kretschmann and where are they from?
Thomas Kretschmann is 64 years old, born on September 8, 1962 in Dessau, German Democratic Republic [now Germany].
What are the most famous roles of Thomas Kretschmann?
Thomas Kretschmann is best known for roles in Avengers: Age of Ultron, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, The Pianist.
How many movies has Thomas Kretschmann been in?
Over a 41-year career (since 1985), Thomas Kretschmann has appeared in 90 movies and 23 TV shows.
What was Thomas Kretschmann's first movie?
The career of Thomas Kretschmann began with Westler: East of the Wall (1985).
What is Thomas Kretschmann's most recent movie or series?
Thomas Kretschmann's most recent release is Los Vampires, which premiered on July 21, 2026.
What TV shows has Thomas Kretschmann appeared in?
On television, Thomas Kretschmann has appeared in Westworld, 24, Project Blue Book, FlashForward.
Does Thomas Kretschmann have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Thomas Kretschmann's upcoming work includes: Samo Lives (2026).
Thomas Kretschmann
1962-09-08 · Dessau, German Democratic Republic [now Germany]
Thomas Kretschmann (born September 8, 1962) is a German actor best known for playing Leutnant Hans Von Witzland in the 1993 film Stalingrad, Hauptmann Wilm Hosenfeld in The Pianist, Hermann Fegelein in Der Untergang, and Captain Englehorn in the 2005 remake of King Kong.Thomas Kretschmann, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.