Known For
Acting
Birthday
August 25, 1940
Place of Birth
Berlin, Germany
Also Known As
- Norbert Grupe
- Wilhelm von Homburg
Wilhelm von Homburg
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 - Movies
Die Hard
as James
The Package
as West Berlin Police Lieutenant
Ghostbusters II
as Vigo
In the Mouth of Madness
as Simon
The Silence of the Hams
as Maitre 'D
The Devil's Brigade
as Fritz
The Wrecking Crew
as Gregor
Torn Curtain
as Blonde Twin in Bus (uncredited)
Diggstown
as Charles Macum Diggs
The Hell with Heroes
as Hans
