Salvatore Billa

Salvatore Billa

Born March 31, 1943 (Age: 83) 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.
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.
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Filmography

Gangs of New York

Gangs of New York

2002 as Native (uncredited) Age: 59
The Star Maker

The Star Maker

1995 as Prince Age: 52
Magnificat

Magnificat

1993 as Age: 50
Circle of Fear

Circle of Fear

1992 as Interpol Agent Age: 49
Year of the Gun

Year of the Gun

1991 as Cop Age: 48
The Godfather Part III

The Godfather Part III

1990 as Lucchesi Guard (uncredited) Age: 47
Fantozzi to the Rescue

Fantozzi to the Rescue

1990 as Mafioso Age: 47
The Miser

The Miser

1990 as Age: 47
Tomato

Tomato

1990 as Age: 46
Tre colonne in cronaca

Tre colonne in cronaca

1990 as Un arabo Age: 46
The Voice of the Moon

The Voice of the Moon

1990 as (uncredited) Age: 46
Il bambino e il poliziotto

Il bambino e il poliziotto

1989 as Carmelo Privitera Age: 46
The Invisible Ones

The Invisible Ones

1988 as Age: 45
The Shatterer

The Shatterer

1987 as Age: 44
The Repenter

The Repenter

1985 as fratello di Vanni Ragusa Age: 42
National Lampoon's European Vacation

National Lampoon's European Vacation

1985 as Policeman (uncredited) Age: 42
Once Upon a Time in America

Once Upon a Time in America

1984 as One of Beefy's Thugs (uncredited) Age: 41
No Image

Favoriti e vincenti

1983 as Saverio Age: 39
Fear in the City

Fear in the City

1981 as Il ladro siciliano Age: 38
The Hawk and the Dove

The Hawk and the Dove

1981 as Age: 37
Contraband

Contraband

1980 as Marsigliese Thug Age: 37
The Persian Lamb Coat

The Persian Lamb Coat

1980 as uno dei ladri Age: 36
Corleone

Corleone

1978 as Carmelo Age: 35
The Gun

The Gun

1978 as ispettore di Polizia Age: 35
The Payoff

The Payoff

1978 as Cliente del bar Age: 34
Blood and Diamonds

Blood and Diamonds

1978 as Tony's Henchman Age: 34
The Son of the Sheik

The Son of the Sheik

1978 as amico di Luigi Age: 34
Magnum Cop

Magnum Cop

1978 as Age: 34
The Proof of love

The Proof of love

1974 as Trade unionist Age: 31
Shoot First, Die Later

Shoot First, Die Later

1974 as Rizzo Age: 31
The Girl in Room 2A

The Girl in Room 2A

1974 as Chief Henchman Age: 31
Italian Sex

Italian Sex

1974 as "Tarzan" Age: 31
Blood Brothers

Blood Brothers

1974 as Don Carluccio Tre Palle Age: 30
Court Martial

Court Martial

1974 as Sgt. Ballinger Age: 30
24 Hours... Not a Minute More

24 Hours... Not a Minute More

1973 as Age: 30
The Black Hand

The Black Hand

1973 as Age: 29
The Boss

The Boss

1973 as Sacco Age: 29
Sotto a chi tocca!

Sotto a chi tocca!

1972 as Siriano Age: 29
Return of the Holy Ghost

Return of the Holy Ghost

1972 as Sergeant William Barrett Age: 29
Gunmen and the Holy Ghost

Gunmen and the Holy Ghost

1972 as Carmelo Age: 29
Io e Dio

Io e Dio

1970 as Giuseppe Age: 27
Romeo and Juliet

Romeo and Juliet

1968 as Complementary Role (uncredited) Age: 25
Grand Prix

Grand Prix

1966 as Policeman (uncredited) Age: 23
The Bible: In the Beginning...

The Bible: In the Beginning...

1966 as Abraham's Follower (uncredited) Age: 23