Thomas Kretschmann — biography, films, roles and trivia

Biography

Thomas Kretschmann (born 8 September 1962) is a German actor, best known for his role as Lieutenant Hans von Witzland in the 1993 film "Stalingrad," Captain Wilm Hosenfeld in "The Pianist," Hermann Fegelein in "Downfall," and Captain Englehorn in the 2005 remake of "King Kong."

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Filmography

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2004 Resident Evil: Apocalypse Major Cain

Interesting facts

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Before becoming an actor, Thomas Kretschmann was a professional swimmer. That's why his acting career began when he was 25 years old.
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At the age of 19, he tried to escape from communist East Germany to the West, and during that escape he frostbitten his finger. He had with him only his passport and about three thousand rubles.
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At the age of 19, he tried to escape from communist East Germany to the West, and during that escape he frostbitten his finger. He had with him only his passport and around three thousand rubles.
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Before becoming an actor, Thomas Kretschmann was a professional swimmer. Therefore, his acting career began when he was 25 years old.

Family & relationships

Lena Rocklin spouse · Children: 3 · divorced