Thomas Kretschmann
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  • Born:
    • Birthday: 1962-09-08
    • Born Place: Dessau, German Democratic Republic [now Germany]
  • Also Known As:

    토마스 크레취만, توماس کرچمان

Thomas Kretschmann

Thomas Kretschmann is a German actor born on September 8, 1962, in Dessau, East Germany. Before pursuing an acting career, he was a competitive swimmer. He is known for his versatility and for often portraying military officers, especially in films about the Third Reich. Kretschmann's career highlights include his roles as Lieutenant Hans von Witzland in Stalingrad (1993), Hauptmann Wilm Hosenfeld in the critically acclaimed film The Pianist (2002), and Hermann Fegelein in Downfall (2004). He also played Captain Englehorn in the 2005 remake of King Kong and is widely recognized for his portrayal of Baron Wolfgang von Strucker in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014) and Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015). He has received several awards, including the Max Ophüls Prize for Best Young Actor for his role in Der Mitwisser in 1991. Kretschmann continues to work, with upcoming projects including the 2025 films Fall for Me and Putin.

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