**Michael Kroecher** (born 1947) is a German actor known for his frequent collaborations with director Werner Herzog and actor Klaus Kinski.

Kroecher established himself as a performer of supporting but consistently incisive roles, often portraying authoritarian, enigmatic, or unsettlingly present characters. His film career is inextricably linked to German auteur cinema, particularly to Herzog's visionary epics.

Among his most celebrated films are Herzog masterpieces such as *Aguirre, the Wrath of God* (1972), where he portrays Perucho, *Nosferatu the Vampyre* (1979) as Renfield, and *Cobra Verde* (1987). He also had minor but memorable roles in films like *Fitzcarraldo* (1982). His ability to bring intensity and memorability even to minor parts has made him a recognizable figure in the international cinematic landscape.