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.
Once Upon a Time in America
1984
The Godfather Part III
1990
Gangs of New York
2002
National Lampoon's European Vacation
1985
The Bible: In the Beginning...
1966
Romeo and Juliet
1968
Grand Prix
1966
I Am the Law
1977
Year of the Gun
1991
The Repenter
1985
Ironmaster
1983
And the Ship Sails On
1983
Li chiamarono... briganti!
1999
Street People
1976
The Star Maker
1995
Werewolf Woman
1976
The Voice of the Moon
1990
Adiós, Sabata
1970
Ginger and Fred
1986
The Miser
1990
Fear in the City
1976
Excellent Cadavers
1999
The Black Hand
1973
The Cynic, the Rat & the Fist
1977
Hit Squad
1976
Blood Brothers
1974
The Boss
1973
Kidnap Syndicate
1975
Loaded Guns
1975
Go Gorilla, Go!
1975
The Gun
1978
The Big Racket
1976
Corleone
1978
Blindman
1971
Blood and Diamonds
1978
Destruction Force
1977
Count Tacchia
1982
Shoot First, Die Later
1974
The Persian Lamb Coat
1980
Magnum Cop
1978