About
Wilhelm von Homburg
Overview
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
Acting |
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| 2002 | The Boxing Prince | Actor | Self | 59 Average |
| 1995 | In the Mouth of Madness | Actor | Simon | 68 Fair |
| 1994 | The Silence of the Hams | Actor | Maitre 'D | 56 Average |
| 1992 | Diggstown | Actor | Charles Macum Diggs | 59 Average |
| 1991 | Night of the Warrior | Actor | Bike | 58 Average |
| 1990 | Midnight Cabaret | Actor | Juan Carlos | 58 Average |
| 1989 | Ghostbusters II | Actor | Vigo | 65 Fair |
| 1989 | The Package | Actor | West Berlin Police Lieutenant | 59 Average |
| 1988 | Die Hard | Actor | James | 77 Good |
| 1979 | I Am My Films: A Portrait of Werner Herzog | Actor | Self | 58 Average |
| 1977 | Stroszek | Actor | Souteneur | 64 Fair |
| 1976 | The Swiss Conspiracy | Actor | Hit Man in cook suit (uncredited) | 58 Average |
| 1970 | Gentlemen in White Vests | Actor | Boxer Max Graf | 59 Average |
| 1968 | The Wrecking Crew | Actor | Gregor | 58 Average |
| 1968 | The Hell with Heroes | Actor | Hans | 59 Average |
| 1968 | The Devil's Brigade | Actor | Fritz | 59 Average |
| 1966 | Torn Curtain | Actor | Blonde Twin in Bus (uncredited) | 62 Fair |
| 1966 | The Last of the Secret Agents? | Actor | GGI Man | 58 Average |