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.
Acting
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Gangs of New York
as Native (uncredited)
2002
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The Godfather Part III
as Lucchesi Guard (uncredited)
1990
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Once Upon a Time in America
as Beefy's Thug (uncredited)
1984
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National Lampoon's European Vacation
as Policeman (uncredited)
1985
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Romeo and Juliet
as Complementary Role (uncredited)
1968
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Fantozzi to the Rescue
as Mafioso
1990
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The Bible: In the Beginning...
as Abraham's Follower (uncredited)
1966
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Grand Prix
as Policeman (uncredited)
1966
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The Star Maker
as Prince
1995
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And the Ship Sails On
as Cameriere (uncredited)
1983
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Ginger and Fred
as Clark Gable
1986
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The Voice of the Moon
as (uncredited)
1990
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Il bambino e il poliziotto
as Carmelo Privitera
1989
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The Boss
as Sacco
1973
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Adiós, Sabata
as Manuel Garcia Otello
1970
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The Cynic, the Rat & the Fist
as Salvatore
1977
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Year of the Gun
as Cop
1991
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Contraband
as Marsigliese Thug
1980
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Count Tacchia
1982
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The Second Wedding Night
2005
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Brothers Till We Die
as Hitman
1977
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Free Hand for a Tough Cop
as Tomati Thug
1976
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Rulers of the City
as Luigi's Bagman
1976
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Hit Squad
as Rosario Trapanese
1976