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