Salvatore Billa
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- March 31, 1943
- Died
- May 22, 2006 (aged 63)
- Birthplace
- Catania, Sicily, Italy
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.
Known For
Filmography
The Second Wedding Night
Movie
Gangs of New York
Movie · as Native (uncredited)
White Uno
TV · 2 eps
Excellent Cadavers
Movie · as Initiation Mafioso
Li chiamarono... briganti!
Movie · as Soldier
The Star Maker
Movie · as Prince
Magnificat
Movie
Circle of Fear
Movie · as Interpol Agent
Year of the Gun
Movie · as Cop
Tre colonne in cronaca
Movie · as Un arabo
The Voice of the Moon
Movie · as (uncredited)
The Godfather Part III
Movie · as Lucchesi Guard (uncredited)
The Miser
Movie
Fantozzi to the Rescue
Movie · as Mafioso
Tomato
Movie
Il bambino e il poliziotto
Movie · as Carmelo Privitera
The Invisible Ones
Movie
The Shatterer
Movie
Ginger and Fred
Movie · as Clark Gable
The Repenter
Movie · as fratello di Vanni Ragusa
National Lampoon's European Vacation
Movie · as Policeman (uncredited)
Once Upon a Time in America
Movie · as Beefy's Thug (uncredited)
Ironmaster
Movie
Favoriti e vincenti
Movie · as Saverio
And the Ship Sails On
Movie · as Cameriere (uncredited)
Count Tacchia
Movie
My Darling, My Dearest
Movie
The Hawk and the Dove
Movie
Fear in the City
Movie · as Il ladro siciliano
Contraband
Movie · as Marsigliese Thug
The Persian Lamb Coat
Movie · as uno dei ladri
From Corleone to Brooklyn
Movie · as Giuseppe Caruso
Gegè Bellavita
Movie · as Man hiring staff
Corleone
Movie · as Carmelo
The Son of the Sheik
Movie · as amico di Luigi
The Gun
Movie · as ispettore di Polizia
Blood and Diamonds
Movie · as Tony's Henchman
Magnum Cop
Movie
The Payoff
Movie · as Cliente del bar
The Heroin Busters
Movie · as Narcotics Agent
The Cynic, the Rat & the Fist
Movie · as Salvatore
A Man Called Magnum
Movie · as Club Bouncer
Destruction Force
Movie · as Minone
I Am the Law
Movie · as Dino
Brothers Till We Die
Movie · as Hitman
Rulers of the City
Movie · as Luigi's Bagman
Werewolf Woman
Movie · as Rapist
Young, Violent, Dangerous
Movie · as Forger
Street People
Movie · as Killer in Sicilia
Free Hand for a Tough Cop
Movie · as Tomati Thug
Hit Squad
Movie · as Rosario Trapanese
Fear in the City
Movie · as Maria Esposito's Lover (uncredited)
The Big Racket
Movie · as Barrera
House of Pleasure for Women
Movie · as Barman (uncredited)
Manhunt in the City
Movie · as Mario's Thug (uncredited)
Kidnap Syndicate
Movie · as Pardi Thug
Loaded Guns
Movie · as Silvera Henchman
Calling All Police Cars
Movie · as Man in the city
Savage Three
Movie · as Police Officer (uncredited)
Go Gorilla, Go!
Movie · as Bodyguard (uncredited)
Shoot First, Die Later
Movie · as Det. Rizzo
The Girl in Room 2A
Movie · as Chief Henchman
The Proof of love
Movie · as Trade unionist
Italian Sex
Movie · as "Tarzan"
Blood Brothers
Movie · as Don Carluccio Tre Palle
Court Martial
Movie · as Sgt. Ballinger
24 Hours... Not a Minute More
Movie
The Black Hand
Movie
The Boss
Movie · as Sacco
Gunmen and the Holy Ghost
Movie · as Carmelo
Return of the Holy Ghost
Movie · as Sergeant William Barrett
Sotto a chi tocca!
Movie · as Siriano
The Devil's Lover
Movie · as Kidnapper (uncredited)
Vengeance Is a Dish Served Cold
Movie · as Ted
Trastevere
Movie · as Bar Patron (uncredited)
Blindman
Movie · as Domingo Henchman
Return of Sabata
Movie · as Townsman (uncredited)
Adiós, Sabata
Movie · as Manuel Garcia Otello
The Unholy Four
Movie · as John
Django Challenges Sartana
Movie · as Singer Henchman
Io e Dio
Movie · as Giuseppe
Romeo and Juliet
Movie · as Complementary Role (uncredited)
Beyond the Law
Movie · as Diego, Burton Bandit
The Bible: In the Beginning...
Movie · as Abraham's Follower (uncredited)
Grand Prix
Movie · as Policeman (uncredited)