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.
Acted in 84
2000s
- 2005
The Second Wedding Night
Movie
- 2002
- 2001
White Uno
TV
1990s
- 1999
Li chiamarono... briganti!
Soldier
- 1995
The Star Maker
Prince
- 1993
Magnificat
Movie
- 1992
Circle of Fear
Interpol Agent
- 1991
Year of the Gun
Cop
- 1990
Fantozzi to the Rescue
Mafioso
The Miser
Movie
Tomato
Movie
Tre colonne in cronaca
Un arabo
The Voice of the Moon
(uncredited)
1980s
- 1989
Il bambino e il poliziotto
Carmelo Privitera
- 1988
The Invisible Ones
Movie
- 1987
The Shatterer
Movie
- 1986
Ginger and Fred
Clark Gable
- 1985
The Repenter
fratello di Vanni Ragusa
- 1984
- 1983
And the Ship Sails On
Cameriere (uncredited)
Ironmaster
Movie
- 1982
Count Tacchia
Movie
My Darling, My Dearest
Movie
- 1981
Fear in the City
Il ladro siciliano
The Hawk and the Dove
Movie
- 1980
Contraband
Marsigliese Thug
The Persian Lamb Coat
uno dei ladri
1970s
- 1979
From Corleone to Brooklyn
Giuseppe Caruso
- 1978
The Gun
ispettore di Polizia
Blood and Diamonds
Tony's Henchman
The Payoff
Cliente del bar
- 1977
- 1976
Fear in the City
Maria Esposito's Lover (uncredited)
The Big Racket
Barrera
House of Pleasure for Women
Barman (uncredited)
- 1975
Go Gorilla, Go!
Bodyguard (uncredited)
Savage Three
Police Officer (uncredited)
Calling All Police Cars
Man in the city
Manhunt in the City
Mario's Thug (uncredited)
- 1974
The Proof of love
Trade unionist
Shoot First, Die Later
Det. Rizzo
Italian Sex
"Tarzan"
Blood Brothers
Don Carluccio Tre Palle
Court Martial
Sgt. Ballinger
- 1973
24 Hours... Not a Minute More
Movie
The Black Hand
Movie
- 1972
Sotto a chi tocca!
Siriano
Return of the Holy Ghost
Sergeant William Barrett
Gunmen and the Holy Ghost
Carmelo
The Devil's Lover
Kidnapper (uncredited)
- 1971
Trastevere
Bar Patron (uncredited)
- 1970
Io e Dio
Giuseppe
