
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)


