Norbert Grupe
Acting1940Berlin, 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
Acting History
2002
The Boxing Prince
as Self
1995
In the Mouth of Madness
as Simon
1994
The Silence of the Hams
as Maitre 'D
1992
Diggstown
as Charles Macum Diggs
1991
Night of the Warrior
as Bike
Eye of the Storm
as Killer
1990
Midnight Cabaret
as Juan Carlos
1989
The Package
as West Berlin Police Lieutenant
Ghostbusters II
as Vigo
1988
Die Hard
as James
1979
1977
Stroszek
as Souteneur
1976
The Swiss Conspiracy
as Hit Man in cook suit (uncredited)
1970
Gentlemen in White Vests
as Boxer Max Graf
1969
Das aktuelle Sportstudio
TVas self• 1 eps
1968
1967
1966
Torn Curtain
as Blonde Twin in Bus (uncredited)
The Last of the Secret Agents?
as GGI Man
1964
Gunsmoke
TVas Otto• 1 eps