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Wilhelm von Homburg

Bio: 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.
Born: Sun, Aug 25 1940
Birthplace: Berlin, Germany

Death: Wed, Mar 10 2004
Wilhelm von Homburg is 63 years old
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Poster of The Boxing Prince
The Boxing Prince
Wilhelm von Homburg was
61 in The Boxing Prince
as 'Self'.
Thu, Jan 24 2002
Poster of In the Mouth of Madness
In the Mouth of Madness
Wilhelm von Homburg was
54 in In the Mouth of Madness
as 'Simon'.
Fri, Feb 03 1995
Poster of Diggstown
Diggstown
Wilhelm von Homburg was
51 in Diggstown
as 'Charles Macum Diggs'.
Fri, Aug 14 1992
Poster of Night of the Warrior
Night of the Warrior
Wilhelm von Homburg was
50 in Night of the Warrior
as 'Bike'.
Sat, Jun 01 1991
Poster of Midnight Cabaret
Midnight Cabaret
Wilhelm von Homburg was
49 in Midnight Cabaret
as 'Juan Carlos'.
Mon, Jan 01 1990
Poster of Ghostbusters II
Ghostbusters II
Wilhelm von Homburg was
48 in Ghostbusters II
as 'Vigo'.
Fri, Jun 16 1989
Poster of The Package
The Package
Wilhelm von Homburg was
48 in The Package
as 'West Berlin Police Lieutenant'.
Wed, Jan 25 1989
Poster of Die Hard
Die Hard
Wilhelm von Homburg was
47 in Die Hard
as 'James'.
Fri, Jul 15 1988
Poster of I Am My Films: A Portrait of Werner Herzog
I Am My Films: A Portrait of Werner Herzog
Wilhelm von Homburg was
38 in I Am My Films: A Portrait of Werner Herzog
as 'Self'.
Wed, Apr 18 1979
Poster of Stroszek
Stroszek
Wilhelm von Homburg was
36 in Stroszek
as 'Souteneur'.
Wed, Jan 12 1977
Poster of The Swiss Conspiracy
The Swiss Conspiracy
Wilhelm von Homburg was
35 in The Swiss Conspiracy
as 'Hit Man in cook suit (uncredited)'.
Mon, Mar 01 1976
Poster of Gentlemen in White Vests
Gentlemen in White Vests
Wilhelm von Homburg was
29 in Gentlemen in White Vests
as 'Max Graf'.
Thu, Mar 12 1970
Poster of The Wrecking Crew
The Wrecking Crew
Wilhelm von Homburg was
28 in The Wrecking Crew
as 'Gregor'.
Mon, Dec 30 1968
Poster of The Hell with Heroes
The Hell with Heroes
Wilhelm von Homburg was
28 in The Hell with Heroes
as 'Hans'.
Wed, Aug 28 1968
Poster of The Devil's Brigade
The Devil's Brigade
Wilhelm von Homburg was
27 in The Devil's Brigade
as 'Fritz'.
Wed, May 15 1968
Poster of Torn Curtain
Torn Curtain
Wilhelm von Homburg was
25 in Torn Curtain
as 'Blonde Twin in Bus (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jul 15 1966
Poster of The Last of the Secret Agents?
The Last of the Secret Agents?
Wilhelm von Homburg was
25 in The Last of the Secret Agents?
as 'GGI Man'.
Wed, May 25 1966

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Invaders
The Invaders
Wilhelm von Homburg was
26+ in The Invaders
as 'Alien Patient'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 10 1967
Poster of The Wild Wild West
The Wild Wild West
Wilhelm von Homburg was
25+ in The Wild Wild West
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 17 1965
Poster of Das aktuelle Sportstudio
Das aktuelle Sportstudio
Wilhelm von Homburg was
22+ in Das aktuelle Sportstudio
as 'self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Aug 24 1963
Poster of Der Sport-Spiegel
Der Sport-Spiegel
Wilhelm von Homburg was
22+ in Der Sport-Spiegel
as 'self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Apr 02 1963
Poster of Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke
Wilhelm von Homburg was
15+ in Gunsmoke
as 'Otto'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1955