Wilhelm von Homburg
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- August 25, 1940 in Berlin, Germany
- Died
- March 10, 2004
- Active Years
- 1955–2002 (48 Years)
- Total Credits
- 24 credits in database
Biography
Wilhelm von Homburg works in acting. Born August 25, 1940 in Berlin, Germany. Died March 10, 2004. Archytele tracks 24 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Full Filmography
24 titles- The Boxing Prince (2002) as Self
- In the Mouth of Madness (1995) as Simon
- The Silence of the Hams (1994) as Maitre 'D
- Diggstown (1992) as Charles Macum Diggs
- Night of the Warrior (1991) as Bike
- Eye of the Storm (1991) as Killer
- Midnight Cabaret (1990) as Juan Carlos
- Ghostbusters II (1989) as Vigo
- The Package (1989) as West Berlin Police Lieutenant
- Die Hard (1988) as James
- I Am My Films: A Portrait of Werner Herzog (1979) as Self
- Stroszek (1977) as Souteneur
- The Swiss Conspiracy (1976) as Hit Man in cook suit (uncredited)
- Gentlemen in White Vests (1970) as Boxer Max Graf
- The Wrecking Crew (1968) as Gregor
- The Devil's Brigade (1968) as Fritz
- The Hell with Heroes (1968) as Hans
- The Invaders (1967) as Alien Patient
- Torn Curtain (1966) as Blonde Twin in Bus (uncredited)
- The Last of the Secret Agents? (1966) as GGI Man
- The Wild Wild West (1965)
- Das aktuelle Sportstudio (1963) as self
- Der Sport-Spiegel (1963) as self
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Otto
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What movies or TV shows is Wilhelm von Homburg best known for?
Wilhelm von Homburg is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including In the Mouth of Madness (1995), Diggstown (1992), Night of the Warrior (1991), Ghostbusters II (1989).
When and where was Wilhelm von Homburg born?
Wilhelm von Homburg was born on August 25, 1940 in Berlin, Germany. They passed away on March 10, 2004.
How many credits does Wilhelm von Homburg have?
Wilhelm von Homburg has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1955 to 2002.
What is Wilhelm von Homburg's background in cinema and television?
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...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Die Hard (1988) as James — aged about 47
- The Wild Wild West (1965) — aged about 24
- Stroszek (1977) as Souteneur — aged about 36
- In the Mouth of Madness (1995) as Simon — aged about 54
- The Invaders (1967) as Alien Patient — aged about 26
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Otto — aged about 14
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