Salvatore Billa

Biography

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.

Known For

Gangs of New York

as Native (uncredited)

The Godfather Part III

as Lucchesi Guard (uncredited)

Once Upon a Time in America

as One of Beefy's Thugs (uncredited)

National Lampoon's European Vacation

as Policeman (uncredited)

Romeo and Juliet

as Complementary Role (uncredited)

Fantozzi to the Rescue

as Mafioso

The Bible: In the Beginning...

as Abraham's Follower (uncredited)

Grand Prix

as Policeman (uncredited)

The Star Maker

as Prince

And the Ship Sails On

as Cameriere (uncredited)