Leroy Salvador
Biography
Leroy Salvador was a Filipino actor and film director who began his career as a child star. He first appeared in the 1946 film Aladin, portraying the young version of the title character played by Jaime de la Rosa. Recognised as one of the most talented figures in Philippine cinema, Salvador later became known for his versatility both in front of and behind the camera. He was the eldest among the well-known Salvador family in the entertainment industry. In 1953, he earned the FAMAS Best Supporting Actor Award for his performance in Huk sa Bagong Pamuhay (1953), a role that also brought him international recognition when he received the Best Supporting Actor Award at the Asia-Pacific Film Festival that same year. Decades later, he won another FAMAS Best Supporting Actor Award for the film Init (1979), cementing his legacy as one of Philippine cinema’s most accomplished and enduring performers.
Known For
All Movies (40)
- Rosenda1989 · as Gardo
- Dear Diary1989 · as Dr. Policarpio, M.D. (segment "Dear Killer")
- Jack & Jill Sa Amerika1988
- Three Faces of Love1988 · as Temyong (segment "I Love You, Moo-moo")
- Captain Barbell1986 · as Maestro
- Like Father, Like Son1985 · as Augusto Batobalani
- Sa Totoo Lang!1985 · as Howard
- Through Thick and Thin1984 · as Ben
- Somewhere1984 · as Col. Victor Morena
- Heat1979
- Dash A Lotsa Nonsents!1978
- The Captive Virgins1977 · as Señor Juan
- Happy Days Are Here Again1974 · as Himself
- Puro Labis Puro Kulang1962
- Molave1961
- Emily1960
- Festival in Rhythm1960
- Blessings of the Land1959 · as Miguel
- Mr. Announcer1959 · as Remote Control
- Anak ni Waray1958
- Casa Grande1958 · as Second Story
- Tuloy ang Ligaya1958
- Malvarosa1958 · as Candido
- Bad Boy1957
- Badjao1957 · as Asid
- Dama Juana Gang1956
- Child of Sorrow1956 · as Soldier
- Charito, I Love You1956
- Pilipino Kostum No Touch!1955
- Pasikat1955
- 1-2-31955
- Darling Ko1955
- Singsing na Tanso1954
- Waray-Waray1954 · as Tommy
- Luneta1954
- Dalawang Pag-ibig1953
- Huk in a New Life1953 · as Jesus
- Dagohoy1953
- Korea1952
- Aladin1946 · as Batang Aladin