Wilhelm von Homburg
Acting
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.
Born: August 25, 1940
Place of Birth: Berlin, Germany
Known For
Filmography
2002
The Boxing Prince
as Self
1995
In the Mouth of Madness
as Simon
1994
The Silence of the Hams
as Maitre 'D
1992
Diggstown
as Charles Macum Diggs
1991
Eye of the Storm
as Killer
1991
Night of the Warrior
as Bike
1990
Midnight Cabaret
as Juan Carlos
1989
Ghostbusters II
as Vigo
1989
The Package
as West Berlin Police Lieutenant
1988
Die Hard
as James
1979
1977
Stroszek
as Souteneur
1976
The Swiss Conspiracy
as Hit Man in cook suit (uncredited)
1970
Gentlemen in White Vests
as Boxer Max Graf
1968
The Wrecking Crew
as Gregor
1968
The Hell with Heroes
as Hans
1968
The Devil's Brigade
as Fritz
1967
The Invaders
as Alien Patient
1966
Torn Curtain
as Blonde Twin in Bus (uncredited)
1966
The Last of the Secret Agents?
as GGI Man
1963
Das aktuelle Sportstudio
as self
1955
Gunsmoke
as Otto