Wilhelm von Homburg

Actor · 1940–2004 · Berlin, Germany

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.

Acted in 20

1990s

1995
In the Mouth of Madness
Simon
65
1994
The Silence of the Hams
Maitre 'D
35
1992
Diggstown
Charles Macum Diggs
66
1991
Eye of the Storm
Killer
Night of the Warrior
Bike
39
1990
Midnight Cabaret
Juan Carlos

1980s

1989
The Package
West Berlin Police Lieutenant
62
Ghostbusters II
Vigo
62
1988
Die Hard
James
82

1970s

1977
Stroszek
Souteneur
81
1976
The Swiss Conspiracy
Hit Man in cook suit (uncredited)
1970
Gentlemen in White Vests
Boxer Max Graf

1960s

1968
The Wrecking Crew
Gregor
56
The Hell with Heroes
Hans
The Devil's Brigade
Fritz
64
1967
The Invaders
Alien Patient · 1 episode
77
1966
Torn Curtain
Blonde Twin in Bus (uncredited)
63
The Last of the Secret Agents?
GGI Man
1965
The Wild Wild West
TV · 4 Seasons · Action · Adventure
80

1950s

1955
Gunsmoke
Otto · 1 episode
77

Appearances3

2000s

2002
The Boxing Prince
Self

1970s

1979
I Am My Films: A Portrait of Werner Herzog
Self

1960s

1963
Das aktuelle Sportstudio
self · 1 episode