(Born Mar. 22, 1941) Bruno Ganz is a Swiss actor, best-known in the English-speaking world for his portrayal of Adolf Hitler in the 2004 film, "Der Untergang" (Downfall). Ganz's breakthrough in cinema came with a major part in the 1976 film "Sommergäste". In the United States, Ganz probably is best known for his role in Wim Wenders' "Wings of Desire".