★ 8.6 
Acting
Wolf Kahler
Wolf Kahler is best known for Band of Brothers, Sherlock Holmes, The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles and The Bourne Identity. Wolf Kahler was born on April 3, 1940. Wolf Kahler is 86 years old (born April 3, 1940).
- Born
- April 3, 1940 (86 years old)
- Place of birth
- Kiel, Germany
Biography
Wolf Kahler (born April 3, 1940) is a German actor born in Kiel. Since 1975, he has appeared in many English language US and UK television and film productions. An early role for him was Kaiser Wilhelm II in Michael York's adventure film The Riddle of the Sands. One of his most well-known roles was that of Dietrich in Raiders of the Lost Ark. Kahler's voice also appears in video games including as Kaiser Vlad in Battalion Wars. Kahler played the Prince of Tübingen in Stanley Kubrick's 1975 film, Barry Lyndon In 2001 he portrayed aWehrmacht General in the World War II TV miniseries, Band of Brothers. Kahler played the German Ambassador in the long-running "Ambassador's Reception" TV advertisement for Ferrero Rocher chocolate, uttering the line "Excellente!".
He also appears as a famous Germanic architect in US television advertisements for the Kohler Company. In 2011 Kahler appeared as Dr. Hoffmanstahl in Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows.
He also appears as a famous Germanic architect in US television advertisements for the Kohler Company. In 2011 Kahler appeared as Dr. Hoffmanstahl in Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows.
Known for
Filmography
- 2019The Mallorca FilesHans Weber
- 2008Inspector George GentlyGunter Schmeikel
- 2001Band of BrothersGerman General
- 2000Perfect WorldSenior Group Head
- 1997Have Your Cake and Eat ItGunther
- 1995Kavanagh Q.C.Dieter Klausen
- 1992The Young Indiana Jones ChroniclesGerman 2nd
- 1991Soldier SoldierDoctor Heller
- 1989Judith Krantz's Till We Meet AgainCapt. Ruttemann
- 1988The Bourne IdentityGold Glasses
- 1988War and RemembranceAnton Burger
- 1986CasualtyAlexander Chernov
- 1985Mussolini: The Untold StorySkorzeny
- 1985Screen TwoGerman Interviewer
- 1984Mistral's DaughterMajor Schmidt
- 1984Sherlock HolmesKing of Bohemia
- 1984The Adventures of Sherlock HolmesKing of Bohemia
- 1984The Odd Job ManTauber
- 1983Agatha Christie's Partners in CrimeThe German
- 1982Q.E.D.Technician
- 1978The SandbaggersLincke
- 1977BBC2 Play of the WeekSS Sgt. Major
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Wolf Kahler been in?
Wolf Kahler is best known for Band of Brothers, Sherlock Holmes, The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles and The Bourne Identity.
When was Wolf Kahler born?
Wolf Kahler was born on April 3, 1940. (Kiel, Germany)
How old is Wolf Kahler?
Wolf Kahler is 86 years old (born April 3, 1940).
Updated: November 13, 2026 ·