Thomas Kretschmann - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | September 08, 1962 |
|---|---|
| Age | 63 |
| Birthplace | Dessau, East Germany (now Germany) |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo - (see also Thomas Kretschmann's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Tiger |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Renowned for performances in 'The Pianist', 'Downfall', 'King Kong' (2005), and as Baron Wolfgang von Strucker in Marvel's 'Avengers: Age of Ultron'. He is also known for his role as Captain Wilm Hosenfeld in 'The Pianist'. |
Intro
Thomas Kretschmann is a German actor best known internationally for his roles in films such as 'The Pianist', 'Downfall', 'King Kong', and the MCU's 'Avengers: Age of Ultron'. Active since the early 1990s, Kretschmann has established himself playing both sympathetic and villainous characters in film and television across Europe and Hollywood.
Early Life & Background
Thomas Kretschmann was born and raised in Dessau, then part of East Germany. He began his career as a competitive swimmer before turning to acting in his twenties, having fled East Germany at the age of 19.
Career Highlights
- Breakthrough role in 'Stalingrad' (1993)
- Captain Wilm Hosenfeld in 'The Pianist' (2002) directed by Roman Polanski
- Major Otto Ernst Remer in 'Downfall' (2004)
- Engelhardt in Peter Jackson's 'King Kong' (2005)
- Baron Wolfgang von Strucker in 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier' (2014) and 'Avengers: Age of Ultron' (2015)
- Vlad Dracula in NBC's 'Dracula' (2013–2014)
- Voice work in video games such as 'Resident Evil: Apocalypse'
Trivia
- He escaped from East Germany at the age of 19, completing a hazardous journey of several weeks.
- Kretschmann was a competitive swimmer before his acting career, even training for the Olympics.
- He has worked in both European cinema and Hollywood, often playing German military officers.
FAQs
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Thomas Kretschmann is 63 years old.
Thomas Kretschmann was born the 8 September 1962.
Dessau, East Germany (now Germany).
On His Birth-Day
About September 8th, 1962, in brief:
- Day of the week: September 8th, 1962 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Sheila by Tommy Roe
- #1 UK song: I Remember You by Frank Ifield
- Popular movie: To Kill a Mockingbird directed by Robert Mulligan
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