Wilhelm von Homburg

Norbert Grupe, 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.

25 August 1940

Born on the same birth day (25 August): Andy McDonald (ice hockey) • Des Renford • Franz Teyber • Frederick Chapman Robbins • Frederick Forsyth • Ivan Koloff • Ludwig I of Bavaria • Nick Schultz (ice hockey)

Born in the same month (August 1940): Adam Makowicz • Beko Ransome-Kuti • Eddie Barlow • Eduardo Mignogna • Gil Whitney • Ken Jenkins • Louise Sorel • Michael Cockerell • Vic Dana