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Wilhelm von Homburg

Wilhelm von Homburg

Birthday: 1940-08-25 | Place of Birth: Berlin, Germany

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.

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Known For

Acting

Year
Title

Role

2002
The Boxing Prince

as    Self

1995
In the Mouth of Madness

as    Simon

1990
Midnight Cabaret

as    Juan Carlos

1977
Stroszek

as    Souteneur

1970
Gentlemen in White Vests

as    Boxer Max Graf

1968
The Wrecking Crew

as    Gregor

1968
The Hell with Heroes

as    Hans