Wilhelm von Homburg
ActingAugust 25, 1940— March 10, 2004 (age 63)
Berlin, Germany
Also Known As
Norbert Grupe, Wilhelm von Homburg
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 total)
Die Hard
19887.8
as James
Ghostbusters II
19896.6
as Vigo
In the Mouth of Madness
19957.2
as Simon
Torn Curtain
19666.6
as Blonde Twin in Bus (uncredited)
Stroszek
19777.3
as Souteneur
The Package
19896.1
as West Berlin Police Lieutenant
The Silence of the Hams
19944.9
as Maitre 'D
Diggstown
19926.3
as Charles Macum Diggs
The Devil's Brigade
19686.3
as Fritz
The Wrecking Crew
19685.7
as Gregor
The Swiss Conspiracy
19764.6
as Hit Man in cook suit (uncredited)
Night of the Warrior
19914.5
as Bike
Eye of the Storm
19913.9
as Killer
Gentlemen in White Vests
19708.1
as Boxer Max Graf
The Hell with Heroes
19685.2
as Hans
The Boxing Prince
20025.8
as Self
Midnight Cabaret
19903.0
as Juan Carlos
The Last of the Secret Agents?
19663.3
as GGI Man
