A Short Documentary on Norbert Grupe, The Actor Who Played Vigo the Carpathian in Ghostbusters II
by Justin Page from Laughing Squid on (#11XFT)
No Small Parts is an ongoing documentary series, created by Los Angeles actor Brandon Hardesty, that focuses on one particular character actor's life and career in the entertainment industry. In episode 13, Brandon dove into the complex life and death of wrestler, boxer, and actor Norbert Grupe, who played Vigo the Carpathian in Ghostbusters II. Hardesty was compelled to learn more about Norbert's life thanks to an article written for Deadspin by freelance journalist Shaun Raviv.