Salvatore Billa
Known for: Acting
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
Film
The Godfather Part III
Lucchesi Guard (uncredited)
1990
Film
Once Upon a Time in America
Beefy's Thug (uncredited)
1984
Film
Gangs of New York
Native (uncredited)
2002
Film
Romeo and Juliet
Complementary Role (uncredited)
1968
Film
National Lampoon's European Vacation
Policeman (uncredited)
1985
Film
The Bible: In the Beginning...
Abraham's Follower (uncredited)
1966
Film
Grand Prix
Policeman (uncredited)
1966
Film
Werewolf Woman
Rapist
1976
Film
The Voice of the Moon
(uncredited)
1990
Film
Gegè Bellavita
Man hiring staff
1979
Film
Year of the Gun
Cop
1991
Film
The Big Racket
Barrera
1976
Film
Adiós, Sabata
Manuel Garcia Otello
1970
Film
Return of Sabata
Townsman (uncredited)
1971
Film
Hit Squad
Rosario Trapanese
1976
Film
Street People
Killer in Sicilia
1976
Film
Ginger and Fred
Clark Gable
1986
Film
Loaded Guns
Silvera Henchman
1975
Film
And the Ship Sails On
Cameriere (uncredited)
1983
Film
Beyond the Law
Diego, Burton Bandit
1968
Film
The Unholy Four
John
1970
Film
The Star Maker
Prince
1995
Film
Ironmaster
1983
Film
Rulers of the City
Luigi's Bagman
1976
Film
Blindman
Domingo Henchman
1971
Film
Contraband
Marsigliese Thug
1980
Film
The Cynic, the Rat & the Fist
Salvatore
1977
Film
The Boss
Sacco
1973
Film
Free Hand for a Tough Cop
Tomati Thug
1976
Film
Fear in the City
Maria Esposito's Lover (uncredited)
1976
Film
I Am the Law
Dino
1977
Series
White Uno
2001
Film
Kidnap Syndicate
Pardi Thug
1975
Film
Young, Violent, Dangerous
Forger
1976
Film
The Miser
1990
Film
Blood Brothers
Don Carluccio Tre Palle
1974
Film
Excellent Cadavers
Initiation Mafioso
1999
Film
Brothers Till We Die
Hitman
1977
Film
Savage Three
Police Officer (uncredited)
1975
Film
Vengeance Is a Dish Served Cold
Ted
1971
Film
Shoot First, Die Later
Det. Rizzo
1974
Film
House of Pleasure for Women
Barman (uncredited)
1976
Film
Magnum Cop
1978
Film
Fantozzi to the Rescue
Mafioso
1990
Film
The Heroin Busters
Narcotics Agent
1977
Film
Il bambino e il poliziotto
Carmelo Privitera
1989
Film
Count Tacchia
1982
Film
The Repenter
fratello di Vanni Ragusa
1985
Film
Manhunt in the City
Mario's Thug (uncredited)
1975
Film
Italian Sex
"Tarzan"
1974
Film
The Second Wedding Night
2005
Film
Destruction Force
Minone
1977
Film
Trastevere
Bar Patron (uncredited)
1971
Film
From Corleone to Brooklyn
Giuseppe Caruso
1979
Film
Corleone
Carmelo
1978
Film
The Payoff
Cliente del bar
1978
Film
The Gun
ispettore di Polizia
1978
Film
Django Challenges Sartana
Singer Henchman
1970
Film
Li chiamarono... briganti!
Soldier
1999
Film
Go Gorilla, Go!
Bodyguard (uncredited)
1975
Film
The Persian Lamb Coat
uno dei ladri
1980
Film
A Man Called Magnum
Club Bouncer
1977
Film
The Girl in Room 2A
Chief Henchman
1974
Film
Calling All Police Cars
Man in the city
1975
Film
Tre colonne in cronaca
Un arabo
1990
Film
The Black Hand
1973
Film
Tomato
1990
Film
Court Martial
Sgt. Ballinger
1974
Film
The Son of the Sheik
amico di Luigi
1978
Film
The Hawk and the Dove
1981
Film
Sotto a chi tocca!
Siriano
1972
Film
Magnificat
1993
Film
The Proof of love
Trade unionist
1974
Film
My Darling, My Dearest
1982
Film
Circle of Fear
Interpol Agent
1992
Film
The Devil's Lover
Kidnapper (uncredited)
1972
Film
Fear in the City
Il ladro siciliano
1981
Film
Blood and Diamonds
Tony's Henchman
1978
Film
The Shatterer
1987
Film
24 Hours... Not a Minute More
1973
Favoriti e vincenti
Saverio
1983
Film
Io e Dio
Giuseppe
1970
Film
Return of the Holy Ghost
Sergeant William Barrett
1972
Film
The Invisible Ones
1988
Film
Gunmen and the Holy Ghost
Carmelo
1972