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Salvatore Billa

Salvatore Billa

Actor · Born 1943-03-31 · Catania, Sicily, Italy

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Biography

Salvatore Billa was born in Catania, Sicily, Italy on March 31, 1943. He was an Italian actor and stuntman, and was very active during the seventies and eighties. From the early 1960s until the early 2000s, he appeared in more than 100 films, alternating from a mere extra to important supporting roles. Among these were the films "Once Upon a Time in America" directed by Sergio Leone, "Ginger and Fred" directed by Federico Fellini, “Squadra antifurto” directed by Rosario Trapanese, “I guappi” directed by Don Carluccio Trepalle and “L'uomo delle stele” directed by Giuseppe Tornatore. Billa also worked in television, participating in some TV dramas, with his most famous role as that of the Camorra boss Salvatore Gym in the miniseries “Naso di cane”. Billa appeared in several westerns from “Beyond the Law” (1967) to “Court Martial” (1973). Salvatore died on May 22, 2006 in Rome at the age of 63.

Movies & TV Shows

  1. Gangs of New York (2002) — Native (uncredited)
  2. The Godfather Part III (1990) — Lucchesi Guard (uncredited)
  3. Once Upon a Time in America (1984) — Beefy's Thug (uncredited)
  4. National Lampoon's European Vacation (1985) — Policeman (uncredited)
  5. Romeo and Juliet (1968) — Complementary Role (uncredited)
  6. Fantozzi to the Rescue (1990) — Mafioso
  7. The Bible: In the Beginning... (1966) — Abraham's Follower (uncredited)
  8. Grand Prix (1966) — Policeman (uncredited)
  9. The Star Maker (1995) — Prince
  10. And the Ship Sails On (1983) — Cameriere (uncredited)
  11. Return of Sabata (1971) — Townsman (uncredited)
  12. Ginger and Fred (1986) — Clark Gable
  13. The Voice of the Moon (1990) — (uncredited)
  14. Il bambino e il poliziotto (1989) — Carmelo Privitera
  15. The Boss (1973) — Sacco
  16. Adiós, Sabata (1970) — Manuel Garcia Otello
  17. The Cynic, the Rat & the Fist (1977) — Salvatore
  18. Year of the Gun (1991) — Cop
  19. Contraband (1980) — Marsigliese Thug
  20. Count Tacchia (1982)
  21. The Second Wedding Night (2005)
  22. Brothers Till We Die (1977) — Hitman
  23. Free Hand for a Tough Cop (1976) — Tomati Thug
  24. Rulers of the City (1976) — Luigi's Bagman
  25. The Big Racket (1976) — Barrera
  26. Hit Squad (1976) — Rosario Trapanese
  27. Werewolf Woman (1976) — Rapist
  28. Blindman (1971) — Domingo Henchman
  29. Shoot First, Die Later (1974) — Rizzo
  30. Beyond the Law (1968) — Diego, Burton Bandit
  31. Ironmaster (1983)
  32. The Miser (1990)
  33. I Am the Law (1977) — Dino
  34. Kidnap Syndicate (1975) — Pardi Thug
  35. Destruction Force (1977) — Minone
  36. Loaded Guns (1975) — Silvera Henchman
  37. The Heroin Busters (1977) — Narcotics Agent
  38. Excellent Cadavers (1999) — Initiation Mafioso
  39. The Girl in Room 2A (1974) — Chief Henchman
  40. Manhunt in the City (1975) — Mario's Thug (uncredited)