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.
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Wilhelm von Homburg
Filmography
Acting (19)
2002
The Boxing Princeas Self
6.5
1995
In the Mouth of Madnessas Simon
7.2
1994
The Silence of the Hamsas Maitre 'D
4.8
1992
Diggstownas Charles Macum Diggs
6.3
1991
Eye of the Stormas Killer
4.3
1991
Night of the Warrioras Bike
4.8
1990
Midnight Cabaretas Juan Carlos
4.0
1989
The Packageas West Berlin Police Lieutenant
6.1
1989
Ghostbusters IIas Vigo
6.6
1988
Die Hardas James
7.8
1979
8.0
1977
Stroszekas Souteneur
7.3
1976
The Swiss Conspiracyas Hit Man in cook suit (uncredited)
5.0
1970
Gentlemen in White Vestsas Boxer Max Graf
7.9
1968
The Wrecking Crewas Gregor
5.7
1968
The Hell with Heroesas Hans
6.0
1968
The Devil's Brigadeas Fritz
6.3
1966
Torn Curtainas Blonde Twin in Bus (uncredited)
6.6
1966
The Last of the Secret Agents?as GGI Man
4.3