Salvatore Billa
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- March 31, 1943
- Died
- May 22, 2006
- Birthplace
- Catania, Sicily, Italy
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.
Filmography
The Second Wedding Night 2005
Actor
Gangs of New York 2002
as Native (uncredited)
Excellent Cadavers 1999
as Initiation Mafioso
Li chiamarono... briganti! 1999
as Soldier
The Star Maker 1995
as Prince
Magnificat 1993
Actor
Circle of Fear 1992
as Interpol Agent
Year of the Gun 1991
as Cop
The Godfather Part III 1990
as Lucchesi Guard (uncredited)
Fantozzi to the Rescue 1990
as Mafioso
The Miser 1990
Actor
Tomato 1990
Actor
Tre colonne in cronaca 1990
as Un arabo
The Voice of the Moon 1990
as (uncredited)
Il bambino e il poliziotto 1989
as Carmelo Privitera
The Invisible Ones 1988
Actor
The Shatterer 1987
Actor
Ginger and Fred 1986
as Clark Gable
The Repenter 1985
as fratello di Vanni Ragusa
National Lampoon's European Vacation 1985
as Policeman (uncredited)
Once Upon a Time in America 1984
as Beefy's Thug (uncredited)
And the Ship Sails On 1983
as Cameriere (uncredited)
Ironmaster 1983
Actor
- Favoriti e vincenti
Favoriti e vincenti 1983
as Saverio
Count Tacchia 1982
Actor
My Darling, My Dearest 1982
Actor
Fear in the City 1981
as Il ladro siciliano
The Hawk and the Dove 1981
Actor
Contraband 1980
as Marsigliese Thug
The Persian Lamb Coat 1980
as uno dei ladri
Gegè Bellavita 1979
as Man hiring staff
From Corleone to Brooklyn 1979
as Giuseppe Caruso
Corleone 1978
as Carmelo
The Gun 1978
as ispettore di Polizia
The Payoff 1978
as Cliente del bar
Blood and Diamonds 1978
as Tony's Henchman
The Son of the Sheik 1978
as amico di Luigi
Magnum Cop 1978
Actor
I Am the Law 1977
as Dino
Brothers Till We Die 1977
as Hitman
The Heroin Busters 1977
as Narcotics Agent
A Man Called Magnum 1977
as Club Bouncer
Destruction Force 1977
as Minone
The Cynic, the Rat & the Fist 1977
as Salvatore
Rulers of the City 1976
as Luigi's Bagman
Hit Squad 1976
as Rosario Trapanese
Fear in the City 1976
as Maria Esposito's Lover (uncredited)
Young, Violent, Dangerous 1976
as Forger
Free Hand for a Tough Cop 1976
as Tomati Thug
The Big Racket 1976
as Barrera
Street People 1976
as Killer in Sicilia
Werewolf Woman 1976
as Rapist
House of Pleasure for Women 1976
as Barman (uncredited)
Go Gorilla, Go! 1975
as Bodyguard (uncredited)
Savage Three 1975
as Police Officer (uncredited)
Calling All Police Cars 1975
as Man in the city
Kidnap Syndicate 1975
as Pardi Thug
Manhunt in the City 1975
as Mario's Thug (uncredited)
Loaded Guns 1975
as Silvera Henchman
The Proof of love 1974
as Trade unionist
Shoot First, Die Later 1974
as Det. Rizzo
The Girl in Room 2A 1974
as Chief Henchman
Italian Sex 1974
as "Tarzan"
Blood Brothers 1974
as Don Carluccio Tre Palle
Court Martial 1974
as Sgt. Ballinger
24 Hours... Not a Minute More 1973
Actor
The Black Hand 1973
Actor
The Boss 1973
as Sacco
Sotto a chi tocca! 1972
as Siriano
Return of the Holy Ghost 1972
as Sergeant William Barrett
Gunmen and the Holy Ghost 1972
as Carmelo
The Devil's Lover 1972
as Kidnapper (uncredited)
Blindman 1971
as Domingo Henchman
Trastevere 1971
as Bar Patron (uncredited)
Return of Sabata 1971
as Townsman (uncredited)
Vengeance Is a Dish Served Cold 1971
as Ted
Adiós, Sabata 1970
as Manuel Garcia Otello
Io e Dio 1970
as Giuseppe
Django Challenges Sartana 1970
as Singer Henchman
The Unholy Four 1970
as John
Beyond the Law 1968
as Diego, Burton Bandit
Romeo and Juliet 1968
as Complementary Role (uncredited)
Grand Prix 1966
as Policeman (uncredited)
The Bible: In the Beginning... 1966
as Abraham's Follower (uncredited)
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