Wilhelm von Homburg
Known for Acting · 24 credits
- Born
- 1940-08-25
- Died
- 2004-03-10
- Place of birth
- 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.
Known For
TV Shows (5)
Movies (19)
Die Hard
1988
as James
Ghostbusters II
1989
as Vigo
In the Mouth of Madness
1995
as Simon
Torn Curtain
1966
as Blonde Twin in Bus (uncredited)
Diggstown
1992
as Charles Macum Diggs
The Package
1989
as West Berlin Police Lieutenant
The Wrecking Crew
1968
as Gregor
Stroszek
1977
as Souteneur
The Silence of the Hams
1994
as Maitre 'D
The Devil's Brigade
1968
as Fritz
Midnight Cabaret
1990
as Juan Carlos
The Hell with Heroes
1968
as Hans
Night of the Warrior
1991
as Bike
The Swiss Conspiracy
1976
as Hit Man in cook suit (uncredited)
Eye of the Storm
1991
as Killer
The Last of the Secret Agents?
1966
as GGI Man
I Am My Films: A Portrait of Werner Herzog
1979
as Self
Gentlemen in White Vests
1970
as Boxer Max Graf
The Boxing Prince
2002
as Self
About Wilhelm von Homburg
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. With 24 credits spanning from 1955 to 2002, Wilhelm von Homburg has appeared in 19 films and 5 TV shows.
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Most Popular Wilhelm von Homburg Movies
- Die Hard (1988) — as James
- Ghostbusters II (1989) — as Vigo
- In the Mouth of Madness (1995) — as Simon
- Torn Curtain (1966) — as Blonde Twin in Bus (uncredited)
- Diggstown (1992) — as Charles Macum Diggs
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