Salvatore Billa
Acting
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
Acting84
movieGangs of New York
2002
Native (uncredited)
movieExcellent Cadavers
1999
Initiation Mafioso
movieThe Star Maker
1995
Prince
movieCircle of Fear
1992
Interpol Agent
movieThe Godfather Part III
1990
Lucchesi Guard (uncredited)
movieTre colonne in cronaca
1990
Un arabo
movieThe Voice of the Moon
1990
(uncredited)
movieIl bambino e il poliziotto
1989
Carmelo Privitera
movieGinger and Fred
1986
Clark Gable
movieThe Repenter
1985
fratello di Vanni Ragusa
movieNational Lampoon's European Vacation
1985
Policeman (uncredited)
movieOnce Upon a Time in America
1984
Beefy's Thug (uncredited)
movieAnd the Ship Sails On
1983
Cameriere (uncredited)
movieFear in the City
1981
Il ladro siciliano
movieContraband
1980
Marsigliese Thug
movieThe Persian Lamb Coat
1980
uno dei ladri
movieFrom Corleone to Brooklyn
1979
Giuseppe Caruso
movieGegè Bellavita
1979
Man hiring staff
movieCorleone
1978
Carmelo
movieThe Gun
1978
ispettore di Polizia
movieBlood and Diamonds
1978
Tony's Henchman
movieThe Payoff
1978
Cliente del bar
movieThe Son of the Sheik
1978
amico di Luigi
movieThe Heroin Busters
1977
Narcotics Agent
movieA Man Called Magnum
1977
Club Bouncer
movieRulers of the City
1976
Luigi's Bagman
movieHit Squad
1976
Rosario Trapanese
movieFear in the City
1976
Maria Esposito's Lover (uncredited)
movieFree Hand for a Tough Cop
1976
Tomati Thug
movieThe Big Racket
1976
Barrera
movieStreet People
1976
Killer in Sicilia
movieWerewolf Woman
1976
Rapist
movieHouse of Pleasure for Women
1976
Barman (uncredited)
movieGo Gorilla, Go!
1975
Bodyguard (uncredited)
movieSavage Three
1975
Police Officer (uncredited)
movieCalling All Police Cars
1975
Man in the city
movieKidnap Syndicate
1975
Pardi Thug
movieManhunt in the City
1975
Mario's Thug (uncredited)
movieLoaded Guns
1975
Silvera Henchman
movieThe Proof of love
1974
Trade unionist
movieThe Girl in Room 2A
1974
Chief Henchman
movieItalian Sex
1974
"Tarzan"
movieBlood Brothers
1974
Don Carluccio Tre Palle
movieCourt Martial
1974
Sgt. Ballinger
movieThe Boss
1973
Sacco
movieSotto a chi tocca!
1972
Siriano
movieReturn of the Holy Ghost
1972
Sergeant William Barrett
movieThe Devil's Lover
1972
Kidnapper (uncredited)
movieBlindman
1971
Domingo Henchman
movieTrastevere
1971
Bar Patron (uncredited)
movieAdiós, Sabata
1970
Manuel Garcia Otello
movieIo e Dio
1970
Giuseppe
movieDjango Challenges Sartana
1970
Singer Henchman
movieBeyond the Law
1968
Diego, Burton Bandit
movieRomeo and Juliet
1968
Complementary Role (uncredited)
movieGrand Prix
1966
Policeman (uncredited)
movieThe Bible: In the Beginning...
1966
Abraham's Follower (uncredited)