Salvatore Billa

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

The Godfather Part III

Once Upon a Time in America

Gangs of New York

National Lampoon's European Vacation

Romeo and Juliet

The Bible: In the Beginning...

Grand Prix

Werewolf Woman

All Movies (83)

• The Second Wedding Night2005
• Gangs of New York2002 · as Native (uncredited)
• Excellent Cadavers1999 · as Initiation Mafioso
• Li chiamarono... briganti!1999 · as Soldier
• The Star Maker1995 · as Prince
• Magnificat1993
• Circle of Fear1992 · as Interpol Agent
• Year of the Gun1991 · as Cop
• The Godfather Part III1990 · as Lucchesi Guard (uncredited)
• Fantozzi to the Rescue1990 · as Mafioso
• The Miser1990
• Tomato1990
• Tre colonne in cronaca1990 · as Un arabo
• The Voice of the Moon1990 · as (uncredited)
• Il bambino e il poliziotto1989 · as Carmelo Privitera
• The Invisible Ones1988
• The Shatterer1987
• Ginger and Fred1986 · as Clark Gable
• The Repenter1985 · as fratello di Vanni Ragusa
• National Lampoon's European Vacation1985 · as Policeman (uncredited)
• Once Upon a Time in America1984 · as Beefy's Thug (uncredited)
• And the Ship Sails On1983 · as Cameriere (uncredited)
• Ironmaster1983
• Favoriti e vincenti1983 · as Saverio
• Count Tacchia1982
• My Darling, My Dearest1982
• Fear in the City1981 · as Il ladro siciliano
• The Hawk and the Dove1981
• Contraband1980 · as Marsigliese Thug
• The Persian Lamb Coat1980 · as uno dei ladri
• From Corleone to Brooklyn1979 · as Giuseppe Caruso
• Gegè Bellavita1979 · as Man hiring staff
• Corleone1978 · as Carmelo
• The Gun1978 · as ispettore di Polizia
• Blood and Diamonds1978 · as Tony's Henchman
• The Payoff1978 · as Cliente del bar
• The Son of the Sheik1978 · as amico di Luigi
• Magnum Cop1978
• I Am the Law1977 · as Dino
• Brothers Till We Die1977 · as Hitman
• The Heroin Busters1977 · as Narcotics Agent
• A Man Called Magnum1977 · as Club Bouncer
• Destruction Force1977 · as Minone
• The Cynic, the Rat & the Fist1977 · as Salvatore
• Rulers of the City1976 · as Luigi's Bagman
• Hit Squad1976 · as Rosario Trapanese
• Fear in the City1976 · as Maria Esposito's Lover (uncredited)
• Young, Violent, Dangerous1976 · as Forger
• Free Hand for a Tough Cop1976 · as Tomati Thug
• The Big Racket1976 · as Barrera
• Street People1976 · as Killer in Sicilia
• Werewolf Woman1976 · as Rapist
• House of Pleasure for Women1976 · as Barman (uncredited)
• Go Gorilla, Go!1975 · as Bodyguard (uncredited)
• Savage Three1975 · as Police Officer (uncredited)
• Calling All Police Cars1975 · as Man in the city
• Kidnap Syndicate1975 · as Pardi Thug
• Manhunt in the City1975 · as Mario's Thug (uncredited)
• Loaded Guns1975 · as Silvera Henchman
• The Proof of love1974 · as Trade unionist
• Shoot First, Die Later1974 · as Rizzo
• The Girl in Room 2A1974 · as Chief Henchman
• Italian Sex1974 · as "Tarzan"
• Blood Brothers1974 · as Don Carluccio Tre Palle
• Court Martial1974 · as Sgt. Ballinger
• 24 Hours... Not a Minute More1973
• The Black Hand1973
• The Boss1973 · as Sacco
• Sotto a chi tocca!1972 · as Siriano
• Return of the Holy Ghost1972 · as Sergeant William Barrett
• Gunmen and the Holy Ghost1972 · as Carmelo
• The Devil's Lover1972 · as Kidnapper (uncredited)
• Blindman1971 · as Domingo Henchman
• Trastevere1971 · as Bar Patron (uncredited)
• Vengeance Is a Dish Served Cold1971 · as Ted
• Adiós, Sabata1970 · as Manuel Garcia Otello
• Io e Dio1970 · as Giuseppe
• Django Challenges Sartana1970 · as Singer Henchman
• The Unholy Four1970 · as John
• Beyond the Law1968 · as Diego, Burton Bandit
• Romeo and Juliet1968 · as Complementary Role (uncredited)
• Grand Prix1966 · as Policeman (uncredited)
• The Bible: In the Beginning...1966 · as Abraham's Follower (uncredited)

All TV Shows (1)

• White Uno2001