Wilhelm von Homburg
Acting
Born: 1940-08-25 · Berlin, Germany
Died: 2004-03-10
Biography
Norbert Grupe (born August 25, 1940 – March 10, 2004), better known outside Germany by his stage name Wilhelm von Homburg, was a German boxer, actor, and professional wrestler known for his villainous supporting roles in various high-profile films of the 1980s and 1990s, including Vigo the Carpathian in Ghostbusters II, the henchman James in Die Hard, and Souteneur in Werner Herzog's Stroszek.
🎬 Movies (19)
The Boxing Prince
2002
Self
In the Mouth of Madness
1995
Simon
The Silence of the Hams
1994
Maitre 'D
Diggstown
1992
Charles Macum Diggs
Night of the Warrior
1991
Bike
Eye of the Storm
1991
Killer
Midnight Cabaret
1990
Juan Carlos
Ghostbusters II
1989
Vigo
The Package
1989
West Berlin Police Lieutenant
Die Hard
1988
James
I Am My Films: A Portrait of Werner Herzog
1979
Self
Stroszek
1977
Souteneur
The Swiss Conspiracy
1976
Hit Man in cook suit (uncredited)
Gentlemen in White Vests
1970
Boxer Max Graf
The Hell with Heroes
1968
Hans
The Wrecking Crew
1968
Gregor
The Devil's Brigade
1968
Fritz
The Last of the Secret Agents?
1966
GGI Man
Torn Curtain
1966
Blonde Twin in Bus (uncredited)
