Wolf Kahler has a distinctive presence that often elevates the films he appears in, even in smaller roles. He is probably best recognized for playing Colonel Hermann Dietrich in Steven Spielberg’s iconic Raiders of the Lost Ark, where his sharply drawn performance added texture to the villainous Nazi team. He also appeared in James Ivory’s The Remains of the Day as the German diplomat Herr Ziegler, bringing understated menace to a film steeped in quiet tension and repression. On the small screen, Kahler took on the role of General Ludwig in Wonder Woman, showing a knack for portraying military figures with a blend of authority and cold calculation. His work stands out through its ability to capture the nuances in characters often defined by their power and ambition.