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Wilhelm von Homburg
Wilhelm von Homburg

Wilhelm von Homburg

ActingBorn August 25, 1940Died March 10, 2004 (age 63)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.

Filmography

2002Movie
1995Movie
1994Movie
1992
Diggstown

as Charles Macum Diggs

Movie
1991Movie
1991Movie
1990
Midnight Cabaret

as Juan Carlos

Movie
1989
The Package

as West Berlin Police Lieutenant

Movie
1989Movie
1988
Die Hard

as James

Movie
1977
Stroszek

as Souteneur

Movie
1976
The Swiss Conspiracy

as Hit Man in cook suit (uncredited)

Movie
1970
Gentlemen in White Vests

as Boxer Max Graf

Movie
1968Movie
1968Movie
1968Movie
1967
The Invaders

as Alien Patient

TV
1966
Torn Curtain

as Blonde Twin in Bus (uncredited)

Movie
1963TV
1955
Gunsmoke

as Otto

TV

Personal Info

DepartmentActing
BirthdayAugust 25, 1940
Day of DeathMarch 10, 2004
Place of BirthBerlin, Germany
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