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, Hauptmann Wilm Hosenfeld in The Pianist, Hermann Fegelein in Downfall, Captain Englehorn in King Kong, Major Otto Remer in Valkyrie, the voice of Professor Z in Cars 2, and as the journalist Jürgen Hinzpeter in A Taxi Driver. From Wikipedia