Which of these actors played a Nazi trying to kill Hitler in the 2008 film "Valkyrie"?

The actor who plays a Nazi trying to kill Hitler in the 2008 film "Valkyrie" is Tom Cruise. His film is a thriller that was directed and co-produced by Bryan Singer. It was written by Christopher McQuarrie and Nathan Alexander. The film is set in Nazi Germany during World War II and depicts the July 20, 1944 plot by German Army officers to assassinate Adolf Hitler. The officers decide to use the Operation Valkyrie national emergency plan to take control of the country.

"Valkyrie" was released by United Artists and Tom Cruise plays Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg, one of the key plotters. Other members of the cast include Kenneth Branagh, Bill Nighy, Eddie Izzard, Terence Stamp, David Schofield, Ian McNeice, and Tom Wilkinson.

Cruise was born on July 3, 1962 in Syracuse, New York. He is well known for his acting and for being a film producer. He started his acting career in 1981 with "Endless Love". As of 2020, he has had roles in 51 major films. He has received various accolades for his work, including three Golden Globe Awards and three Oscar nominations from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. His films include "Top Gun" (1986), "Interview with the Vampire" (1994), and "American Made" (2017).

With a net worth of $570 million as of 2020, he is one of the highest-paid actors in the movie industry. His films have grossed over $4 billion in North America and over $10.1 billion worldwide. He is one of the highest-grossing box office stars of all time.