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