Who plays the German officer in the pianist? Who played Fegelein in downfall?

Thomas Kretschmann is a German actor who has appeared in many European and American films. His notable roles include Lieutenant Hans von Witzland in Stalingrad, and Hauptmann Wilm Hosenfeld in The Pianist, etc.

Kretschmann signed a multi-film contract with Marvel Studios to play Baron Wolfgang von Strucker, and first appeared as the character in a post-credits scene of the 2014 film Captain America: The Winter Soldier.

He had a larger role as the character in the 2015 movie Avengers: Age of Ultron. Kretschmann often re-records his own parts for the German dubs of his screen roles.

Aside from acting, Kretschmann has also worked as a fashion model, including a stint as the face for a scent by Hugo Boss.

Who plays the German officer in the pianist?

Although popular in his homeland, Kretschmann did not achieve notice in Hollywood until his role as Hauptmann Wilm Hosenfeld in Roman Polanski’s 2002 film The Pianist.

In the years since Kretschmann has often portrayed military officers in films about the Third Reich.

Who played Fegelein in downfall?

Thomas Kretschmann as Hermann Fegelein in one of the finest films about Hitler/Nazi Germany – Der Untergang (Downfall).