Salvatore Billa
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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
Credits
Once Upon a Time in America (1984)
as Beefy's Thug (uncredited)
The Godfather Part III (1990)
as Lucchesi Guard (uncredited)
Gangs of New York (2002)
as Native (uncredited)
Romeo and Juliet (1968)
as Complementary Role (uncredited)
National Lampoon's European Vacation (1985)
as Policeman (uncredited)
The Bible: In the Beginning... (1966)
as Abraham's Follower (uncredited)
Grand Prix (1966)
as Policeman (uncredited)
Werewolf Woman (1976)
as Rapist
Street People (1976)
as Killer in Sicilia
Adiós, Sabata (1970)
as Manuel Garcia Otello
Beyond the Law (1968)
as Diego, Burton Bandit
Year of the Gun (1991)
as Cop
Return of Sabata (1971)
as Townsman (uncredited)
Rulers of the City (1976)
as Luigi's Bagman
And the Ship Sails On (1983)
as Cameriere (uncredited)
The Boss (1973)
as Sacco
Contraband (1980)
as Marsigliese Thug
The Star Maker (1995)
as Prince
Ironmaster (1983)
Actor
Free Hand for a Tough Cop (1976)
as Tomati Thug
Hit Squad (1976)
as Rosario Trapanese
Loaded Guns (1975)
as Silvera Henchman
Blindman (1971)
as Domingo Henchman
I Am the Law (1977)
as Dino
Excellent Cadavers (1999)
as Initiation Mafioso
The Voice of the Moon (1990)
as (uncredited)
Ginger and Fred (1986)
as Clark Gable
Italian Sex (1974)
as "Tarzan"
The Unholy Four (1970)
as John
The Big Racket (1976)
as Barrera
Shoot First, Die Later (1974)
as Det. Rizzo
Young, Violent, Dangerous (1976)
as Forger
Go Gorilla, Go! (1975)
as Bodyguard (uncredited)
Blood Brothers (1974)
as Don Carluccio Tre Palle
Django Challenges Sartana (1970)
as Singer Henchman
The Heroin Busters (1977)
as Narcotics Agent
Kidnap Syndicate (1975)
as Pardi Thug
Magnum Cop (1978)
Actor
The Girl in Room 2A (1974)
as Chief Henchman
Fear in the City (1976)
as Maria Esposito's Lover (uncredited)
Li chiamarono... briganti! (1999)
as Soldier
Vengeance Is a Dish Served Cold (1971)
as Ted
Fantozzi to the Rescue (1990)
as Mafioso
Calling All Police Cars (1975)
as Man in the city
The Son of the Sheik (1978)
as amico di Luigi
Gegè Bellavita (1979)
as Man hiring staff
The Cynic, the Rat & the Fist (1977)
as Salvatore
Brothers Till We Die (1977)
as Hitman
A Man Called Magnum (1977)
as Club Bouncer
Corleone (1978)
as Carmelo
From Corleone to Brooklyn (1979)
as Giuseppe Caruso
The Gun (1978)
as ispettore di Polizia
Magnificat (1993)
Actor
The Repenter (1985)
as fratello di Vanni Ragusa
The Payoff (1978)
as Cliente del bar
The Persian Lamb Coat (1980)
as uno dei ladri
The Miser (1990)
Actor
House of Pleasure for Women (1976)
as Barman (uncredited)
Destruction Force (1977)
as Minone
Tre colonne in cronaca (1990)
as Un arabo
The Shatterer (1987)
Actor
Blood and Diamonds (1978)
as Tony's Henchman
Manhunt in the City (1975)
as Mario's Thug (uncredited)
The Black Hand (1973)
Actor
Savage Three (1975)
as Police Officer (uncredited)
Circle of Fear (1992)
as Interpol Agent
The Hawk and the Dove (1981)
Actor
Trastevere (1971)
as Bar Patron (uncredited)
Il bambino e il poliziotto (1989)
as Carmelo Privitera
Fear in the City (1981)
as Il ladro siciliano
The Second Wedding Night (2005)
Actor
Count Tacchia (1982)
Actor
My Darling, My Dearest (1982)
Actor
Tomato (1990)
Actor
Sotto a chi tocca! (1972)
as Siriano
The Devil's Lover (1972)
as Kidnapper (uncredited)
The Proof of love (1974)
as Trade unionist
Return of the Holy Ghost (1972)
as Sergeant William Barrett
The Invisible Ones (1988)
Actor
24 Hours... Not a Minute More (1973)
Actor
Court Martial (1974)
as Sgt. Ballinger
Io e Dio (1970)
as Giuseppe
Gunmen and the Holy Ghost (1972)
as Carmelo
Favoriti e vincenti (1983)
as Saverio