Acting · Catania, Sicily, Italy · Born March 31, 1943
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.
MovieThe Second Wedding Night
2005
MovieGangs of New York
2002
as Native (uncredited)
TVWhite Uno
2001
MovieExcellent Cadavers
1999
as Initiation Mafioso
MovieLi chiamarono... briganti!
1999
as Soldier
MovieThe Star Maker
1995
as Prince
MovieMagnificat
1993
MovieCircle of Fear
1992
as Interpol Agent
MovieYear of the Gun
1991
as Cop
MovieThe Godfather Part III
1990
as Lucchesi Guard (uncredited)
MovieFantozzi to the Rescue
1990
as Mafioso
MovieThe Miser
1990
MovieTomato
1990
MovieTre colonne in cronaca
1990
as Un arabo
MovieThe Voice of the Moon
1990
as (uncredited)
MovieIl bambino e il poliziotto
1989
as Carmelo Privitera
MovieThe Invisible Ones
1988
MovieThe Shatterer
1987
MovieGinger and Fred
1986
as Clark Gable
MovieThe Repenter
1985
as fratello di Vanni Ragusa
MovieNational Lampoon's European Vacation
1985
as Policeman (uncredited)
MovieOnce Upon a Time in America
1984
as Beefy's Thug (uncredited)
MovieAnd the Ship Sails On
1983
as Cameriere (uncredited)
MovieIronmaster
1983
Favoriti e vincenti
1983
as Saverio
MovieCount Tacchia
1982
MovieMy Darling, My Dearest
1982
MovieFear in the City
1981
as Il ladro siciliano
MovieThe Hawk and the Dove
1981
MovieContraband
1980
as Marsigliese Thug
MovieThe Persian Lamb Coat
1980
as uno dei ladri
MovieFrom Corleone to Brooklyn
1979
as Giuseppe Caruso
MovieGegè Bellavita
1979
as Man hiring staff
MovieCorleone
1978
as Carmelo
MovieThe Gun
1978
as ispettore di Polizia
MovieBlood and Diamonds
1978
as Tony's Henchman
MovieThe Payoff
1978
as Cliente del bar
MovieThe Son of the Sheik
1978
as amico di Luigi
MovieMagnum Cop
1978
MovieI Am the Law
1977
as Dino
MovieBrothers Till We Die
1977
as Hitman
MovieThe Heroin Busters
1977
as Narcotics Agent
MovieA Man Called Magnum
1977
as Club Bouncer
MovieDestruction Force
1977
as Minone
MovieThe Cynic, the Rat & the Fist
1977
as Salvatore
MovieRulers of the City
1976
as Luigi's Bagman
MovieHit Squad
1976
as Rosario Trapanese
MovieFear in the City
1976
as Maria Esposito's Lover (uncredited)
MovieYoung, Violent, Dangerous
1976
as Forger
MovieFree Hand for a Tough Cop
1976
as Tomati Thug
MovieThe Big Racket
1976
as Barrera
MovieStreet People
1976
as Killer in Sicilia
MovieWerewolf Woman
1976
as Rapist
MovieHouse of Pleasure for Women
1976
as Barman (uncredited)
MovieGo Gorilla, Go!
1975
as Bodyguard (uncredited)
MovieSavage Three
1975
as Police Officer (uncredited)
MovieCalling All Police Cars
1975
as Man in the city
MovieKidnap Syndicate
1975
as Pardi Thug
MovieManhunt in the City
1975
as Mario's Thug (uncredited)
MovieLoaded Guns
1975
as Silvera Henchman
MovieThe Proof of love
1974
as Trade unionist
MovieShoot First, Die Later
1974
as Rizzo
MovieThe Girl in Room 2A
1974
as Chief Henchman
MovieItalian Sex
1974
as "Tarzan"
MovieBlood Brothers
1974
as Don Carluccio Tre Palle
MovieCourt Martial
1974
as Sgt. Ballinger
Movie24 Hours... Not a Minute More
1973
MovieThe Black Hand
1973
MovieThe Boss
1973
as Sacco
MovieSotto a chi tocca!
1972
as Siriano
MovieReturn of the Holy Ghost
1972
as Sergeant William Barrett
MovieGunmen and the Holy Ghost
1972
as Carmelo
MovieThe Devil's Lover
1972
as Kidnapper (uncredited)
MovieBlindman
1971
as Domingo Henchman
MovieTrastevere
1971
as Bar Patron (uncredited)
MovieVengeance Is a Dish Served Cold
1971
as Ted
MovieAdiós, Sabata
1970
as Manuel Garcia Otello
MovieIo e Dio
1970
as Giuseppe
MovieDjango Challenges Sartana
1970
as Singer Henchman
MovieThe Unholy Four
1970
as John
MovieBeyond the Law
1968
as Diego, Burton Bandit
MovieRomeo and Juliet
1968
as Complementary Role (uncredited)
MovieGrand Prix
1966
as Policeman (uncredited)
MovieThe Bible: In the Beginning...
1966
as Abraham's Follower (uncredited)
