
Wilhelm von Homburg
Acting
Born: August 25, 1940
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.
Also Known As
- Norbert Grupe
- Wilhelm von Homburg
Known For

Die Hard
July 15, 1988

Ghostbusters II
June 16, 1989

In the Mouth of Madness
February 03, 1995

Torn Curtain
July 15, 1966

Stroszek
May 20, 1977

The Package
January 25, 1989

The Silence of the Hams
March 11, 1994

Diggstown
August 14, 1992

Gunsmoke
September 10, 1955

The Devil's Brigade
May 15, 1968

The Wild Wild West
September 17, 1965

The Wrecking Crew
December 30, 1968