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Salvatore Billa
Actor

Salvatore Billa

31 Mar 1943Born
22 May 2006Died
63Age at death
85Credits

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.

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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.

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Filmography

The 80 most recent of 85 credits.

  1. 2005The Second Wedding NightFilm
  2. 2002Gangs of New YorkFilm: Native (uncredited)
  3. 2001White UnoSeries (2 episodes)
  4. 1999Excellent CadaversFilm: Initiation Mafioso
  5. 1999Li chiamarono... briganti!Film: Soldier
  6. 1995The Star MakerFilm: Prince
  7. 1993MagnificatFilm
  8. 1992Circle of FearFilm: Interpol Agent
  9. 1991Year of the GunFilm: Cop
  10. 1990The Godfather Part IIIFilm: Lucchesi Guard (uncredited)
  11. 1990Fantozzi to the RescueFilm: Mafioso
  12. 1990The MiserFilm
  13. 1990TomatoFilm
  14. 1990Tre colonne in cronacaFilm: Un arabo
  15. 1990The Voice of the MoonFilm: (uncredited)
  16. 1989Il bambino e il poliziottoFilm: Carmelo Privitera
  17. 1988The Invisible OnesFilm
  18. 1987The ShattererFilm
  19. 1986Ginger and FredFilm: Clark Gable
  20. 1985The RepenterFilm: fratello di Vanni Ragusa
  21. 1985National Lampoon's European VacationFilm: Policeman (uncredited)
  22. 1984Once Upon a Time in AmericaFilm: Beefy's Thug (uncredited)
  23. 1983And the Ship Sails OnFilm: Cameriere (uncredited)
  24. 1983IronmasterFilm
  25. 1983Favoriti e vincentiFilm: Saverio
  26. 1982Count TacchiaFilm
  27. 1982My Darling, My DearestFilm
  28. 1981Fear in the CityFilm: Il ladro siciliano
  29. 1981The Hawk and the DoveFilm
  30. 1980ContrabandFilm: Marsigliese Thug
  31. 1980The Persian Lamb CoatFilm: uno dei ladri
  32. 1979From Corleone to BrooklynFilm: Giuseppe Caruso
  33. 1979Gegè BellavitaFilm: Man hiring staff
  34. 1978CorleoneFilm: Carmelo
  35. 1978The GunFilm: ispettore di Polizia
  36. 1978Blood and DiamondsFilm: Tony's Henchman
  37. 1978The PayoffFilm: Cliente del bar
  38. 1978The Son of the SheikFilm: amico di Luigi
  39. 1978Magnum CopFilm
  40. 1977I Am the LawFilm: Dino
  41. 1977Brothers Till We DieFilm: Hitman
  42. 1977The Heroin BustersFilm: Narcotics Agent
  43. 1977A Man Called MagnumFilm: Club Bouncer
  44. 1977Destruction ForceFilm: Minone
  45. 1977The Cynic, the Rat & the FistFilm: Salvatore
  46. 1976Rulers of the CityFilm: Luigi's Bagman
  47. 1976Hit SquadFilm: Rosario Trapanese
  48. 1976Fear in the CityFilm: Maria Esposito's Lover (uncredited)
  49. 1976Young, Violent, DangerousFilm: Forger
  50. 1976Free Hand for a Tough CopFilm: Tomati Thug
  51. 1976The Big RacketFilm: Barrera
  52. 1976Street PeopleFilm: Killer in Sicilia
  53. 1976Werewolf WomanFilm: Rapist
  54. 1976House of Pleasure for WomenFilm: Barman (uncredited)
  55. 1975Go Gorilla, Go!Film: Bodyguard (uncredited)
  56. 1975Savage ThreeFilm: Police Officer (uncredited)
  57. 1975Calling All Police CarsFilm: Man in the city
  58. 1975Kidnap SyndicateFilm: Pardi Thug
  59. 1975Manhunt in the CityFilm: Mario's Thug (uncredited)
  60. 1975Loaded GunsFilm: Silvera Henchman
  61. 1974The Proof of loveFilm: Trade unionist
  62. 1974Shoot First, Die LaterFilm: Det. Rizzo
  63. 1974The Girl in Room 2AFilm: Chief Henchman
  64. 1974Italian SexFilm: "Tarzan"
  65. 1974Blood BrothersFilm: Don Carluccio Tre Palle
  66. 1974Court MartialFilm: Sgt. Ballinger
  67. 197324 Hours... Not a Minute MoreFilm
  68. 1973The Black HandFilm
  69. 1973The BossFilm: Sacco
  70. 1972Sotto a chi tocca!Film: Siriano
  71. 1972Return of the Holy GhostFilm: Sergeant William Barrett
  72. 1972Gunmen and the Holy GhostFilm: Carmelo
  73. 1972The Devil's LoverFilm: Kidnapper (uncredited)
  74. 1971BlindmanFilm: Domingo Henchman
  75. 1971TrastevereFilm: Bar Patron (uncredited)
  76. 1971Return of SabataFilm: Townsman (uncredited)
  77. 1971Vengeance Is a Dish Served ColdFilm: Ted
  78. 1970Adiós, SabataFilm: Manuel Garcia Otello
  79. 1970Io e DioFilm: Giuseppe
  80. 1970Django Challenges SartanaFilm: Singer Henchman

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