7.2Acting
Wilhelm von Homburg
- Born
- 1940-08-25
- Died
- 2004-03-10
- Birthplace
- 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.
Known For
Filmography
24 titles · Newest first · Cast and crew credits
The Boxing Prince
2002 · Movie
Self
In the Mouth of Madness
1995 · Movie
Simon
The Silence of the Hams
1994 · Movie
Maitre 'D
Diggstown
1992 · Movie
Charles Macum Diggs
Eye of the Storm
1991 · Movie
Killer
Night of the Warrior
1991 · Movie
Bike
Midnight Cabaret
1990 · Movie
Juan Carlos
Ghostbusters II
1989 · Movie
Vigo
The Package
1989 · Movie
West Berlin Police Lieutenant
Die Hard
1988 · Movie
James
I Am My Films: A Portrait of Werner Herzog
1979 · Movie
Self
Stroszek
1977 · Movie
Souteneur
The Swiss Conspiracy
1976 · Movie
Hit Man in cook suit (uncredited)
Gentlemen in White Vests
1970 · Movie
Boxer Max Graf
The Devil's Brigade
1968 · Movie
Fritz
The Hell with Heroes
1968 · Movie
Hans
The Wrecking Crew
1968 · Movie
Gregor
The Invaders
1967 · TV Show
Alien Patient
The Last of the Secret Agents?
1966 · Movie
GGI Man
Torn Curtain
1966 · Movie
Blonde Twin in Bus (uncredited)
The Wild Wild West
1965 · TV Show
Cast
Das aktuelle Sportstudio
1963 · TV Show
self
Der Sport-Spiegel
1963 · TV Show
self
Gunsmoke
1955 · TV Show
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