About
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...
Known for
The Godfather Part IIIMovie • 1990
Gangs of New YorkMovie • 2002
Once Upon a Time in AmericaMovie • 1984
Romeo and JulietMovie • 1968
Grand PrixMovie • 1966
National Lampoon's European VacationMovie • 1985
The Bible: In the Beginning...Movie • 1966
Street PeopleMovie • 1976
I Am the LawMovie • 1977
And the Ship Sails OnMovie • 1983
The Star MakerMovie • 1995
Shoot First, Die LaterMovie • 1974
Return of SabataMovie • 1971
Werewolf WomanMovie • 1976
Adiós, SabataMovie • 1970
Year of the GunMovie • 1991
Hit SquadMovie • 1976
Beyond the LawMovie • 1968
Ginger and FredMovie • 1986
Loaded GunsMovie • 1975
The Voice of the MoonMovie • 1990
Rulers of the CityMovie • 1976
IronmasterMovie • 1983
ContrabandMovie • 1980