His most noted roles include that of a captured German soldier in "Saving Private Ryan", and opposite Brad Pitt in "Spy Game" as an East German spy left behind enemy lines.
His most noted roles include that of a captured German soldier in "Saving Private Ryan" set free by Captain John H. Miller (played by Tom Hanks). Stadler has also appeared opposite Brad Pitt in "Spy Game" as an East German spy left behind enemy lines.