Wilhelm von Homburg

Wilhelm von Homburg

  • Birthday: 1940-08-25
  • Deathday: 2004-03-10
  • Place of birth: Berlin, Germany
  • Also know as: Norbert Grupe

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.

Filmography

The Boxing Prince

2002

As Self

Stroszek

1977

As Souteneur

The Wrecking Crew

1968

As Gregor

Ghostbusters II

1989

As Vigo

Gentlemen in White Vests

1970

As Max Graf

Midnight Cabaret

1990

As Juan Carlos

The Swiss Conspiracy

1976

As Hit Man in cook suit (uncredited)

Die Hard

1988

As James

Diggstown

1992

As Charles Macum Diggs

The Devil's Brigade

1968

As Fritz

The Package

1989

As West Berlin Police Lieutenant

Torn Curtain

1966

As Blonde Twin in Bus (uncredited)

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