Acting
Salvatore Billa
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.
Filmography
The Second Wedding Night
Film · 2005
Gangs of New York
Film · 2002
White Uno
Series · 2001
Excellent Cadavers
Film · 1999
Li chiamarono... briganti!
Film · 1999
The Star Maker
Film · 1995
Magnificat
Film · 1993
Circle of Fear
Film · 1992
Year of the Gun
Film · 1991
Tre colonne in cronaca
Film · 1990
The Voice of the Moon
Film · 1990
The Godfather Part III
Film · 1990
The Miser
Film · 1990
Fantozzi to the Rescue
Film · 1990
Tomato
Film · 1990
Il bambino e il poliziotto
Film · 1989
The Invisible Ones
Film · 1988
The Shatterer
Film · 1987
Ginger and Fred
Film · 1986
The Repenter
Film · 1985
National Lampoon's European Vacation
Film · 1985
Once Upon a Time in America
Film · 1984
Ironmaster
Film · 1983
Favoriti e vincenti
Film · 1983
And the Ship Sails On
Film · 1983
Count Tacchia
Film · 1982
My Darling, My Dearest
Film · 1982
The Hawk and the Dove
Film · 1981
Fear in the City
Film · 1981
Contraband
Film · 1980
The Persian Lamb Coat
Film · 1980
From Corleone to Brooklyn
Film · 1979
Gegè Bellavita
Film · 1979
Corleone
Film · 1978
The Son of the Sheik
Film · 1978
The Gun
Film · 1978
Blood and Diamonds
Film · 1978
Magnum Cop
Film · 1978
The Payoff
Film · 1978
The Heroin Busters
Film · 1977
The Cynic, the Rat & the Fist
Film · 1977
A Man Called Magnum
Film · 1977
Destruction Force
Film · 1977
I Am the Law
Film · 1977
Brothers Till We Die
Film · 1977
Rulers of the City
Film · 1976
Werewolf Woman
Film · 1976
Young, Violent, Dangerous
Film · 1976
Street People
Film · 1976
Free Hand for a Tough Cop
Film · 1976
Hit Squad
Film · 1976
Fear in the City
Film · 1976
The Big Racket
Film · 1976
House of Pleasure for Women
Film · 1976
Manhunt in the City
Film · 1975
Kidnap Syndicate
Film · 1975
Loaded Guns
Film · 1975
Calling All Police Cars
Film · 1975
Savage Three
Film · 1975
Go Gorilla, Go!
Film · 1975
Shoot First, Die Later
Film · 1974
The Girl in Room 2A
Film · 1974
The Proof of love
Film · 1974
Italian Sex
Film · 1974
Blood Brothers
Film · 1974
Court Martial
Film · 1974
24 Hours... Not a Minute More
Film · 1973
The Black Hand
Film · 1973
The Boss
Film · 1973
Gunmen and the Holy Ghost
Film · 1972
Return of the Holy Ghost
Film · 1972
Sotto a chi tocca!
Film · 1972
The Devil's Lover
Film · 1972
Vengeance Is a Dish Served Cold
Film · 1971
Trastevere
Film · 1971
Blindman
Film · 1971
Return of Sabata
Film · 1971
Adiós, Sabata
Film · 1970
The Unholy Four
Film · 1970
Django Challenges Sartana
Film · 1970
Io e Dio
Film · 1970
Romeo and Juliet
Film · 1968
Beyond the Law
Film · 1968
The Bible: In the Beginning...
Film · 1966
Grand Prix
Film · 1966