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Quick Facts

Born:
1926-09-23

Birthplace:
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Credits:
132 Total Roles

Henry Silva

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Biography

Henry Silva (September 23, 1926 – September 14, 2022) was an American actor. A prolific character actor, Silva was a regular staple of international genre cinema, usually playing criminals or gangsters. His notable film appearances include ones in Ocean's 11 (1960), The Manchurian Candidate (1962), Johnny Cool (1963), Sharky's Machine (1981), and Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999).

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Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2012 Eurocrime! The Italian Cop and Gangster Films That Ruled the '70s MOVIE Self
2002 The Bronze Screen: 100 Years of the Latino Image in American Cinema MOVIE Self
2001 Ocean's Eleven MOVIE Henry Silva
2000 Frank Sinatra Memorial MOVIE Self
1999 Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai MOVIE Ray Vargo
1999 Justice MOVIE Sal the Joker
1997 The New Batman Adventures TV Bane (voice)
1997 The End of Violence MOVIE Juan-Emilio
1996 Mad Dog Time MOVIE Sleepy Joe Carlisle
1996 Superman: The Animated Series TV Bane (voice)

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