Henry Silva
Biography
Henry Silva was an American actor known for his prolific career in character acting. He was a staple of international genre cinema, often playing criminals or gangsters. Silva's notable film appearances include Ocean's 11, The Manchurian Candidate, Johnny Cool, Sharky's Machine, and Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai. He appeared in over 140 productions, with a screen presence characterized as "dark, sepulchral" and brooding. Silva's acting credits span a wide range of crime and action films, showcasing his versatility as a character actor.
Career overview
Henry Silva was a prolific character actor known for his dark and brooding screen presence. He appeared in numerous international genre films, often playing the roles of criminals or gangsters. Silva's acting credits span over 129 productions, showcasing his versatility and range as an actor.
Some of Silva's notable film appearances include Ocean's 11, The Manchurian Candidate, Johnny Cool, Sharky's Machine, and Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai. His extensive filmography also includes appearances in Alfred Hitchcock Hour, The Thriller, and Danny's Partners. Silva's ability to portray tough, complex characters made him a staple in international genre cinema.
Silva's career spanned over seven decades, with his acting credits extending beyond film to include television productions. His longevity and prolific output earned him recognition as a seasoned character actor.
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Full Filmography
133 titles- Eurocrime! The Italian Cop and Gangster Films That Ruled the '70s (2012) as Self
- The Bronze Screen: 100 Years of the Latino Image in American Cinema (2002)
- Ocean's Eleven (2001) as Henry Silva
- Frank Sinatra Memorial (2000) as Self
- Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999) as Ray Vargo
- Justice (1999) as Sal the Joker
- The New Batman Adventures (1997) as Bane (voice)
- The End of Violence (1997) as Juan-Emilio
- Superman: The Animated Series (1996) as Bane (voice)
- Mad Dog Time (1996) as Sleepy Joe Carlisle
- Drifting School (1995) as General Stearn
- Twisted Fate (1995) as Gene Serino
- The Silence of the Hams (1994) as Police Chief
- Possessed by the Night (1994) as Scott Lindsey
- South Beach (1993) as Santiago
- The Harvest (1993) as Detective Topo
- Batman: The Animated Series (1992) as Bane (voice)
- Three Days to a Kill (1992) as Perez
- Dick Tracy (1990) as Influence
- The Last Match (1990) as Warden Yashin
- Trained To Kill (1989) as Ace Duran
- The Hard Way (1989) as Wesson
- Cy-Warrior (1989) as Hammer
- Fists Of Steel (1989) as Shogi
- Above the Law (1988) as Kurt Zagon
- Bulletproof (1988) as Col. Kartiff
- Amazon Women on the Moon (1987) as Henry Silva (segment "Bullshit or Not")
- Allan Quatermain and the Lost City of Gold (1986) as Agon
- Code of Silence (1985) as Luis Comacho
- Lust in the Dust (1985) as Bernardo
- Killer vs Killers (1985) as Sterling
- Cannonball Run II (1984) as Slim
- Man Hunt (1984) as Prison Boss
- The Violent Breed (1984) as Kirk Cooper
- Happy (1983) as Sinclair
- Chained Heat (1983) as Lester
- Escape from the Bronx (1983) as Floyd Wrangler
- The Outsider (1983) as Sauveur Meccacci
- MegaForce (1982) as Guerera
- Wrong Is Right (1982) as Rafeeq
- Trapped (1982) as Henry Chatwill
- Sharky's Machine (1981) as Billy Score
- Alligator (1980) as Brock
- Virus (1980) as General Garland
- Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (1979) as Kane
- Thirst (1979) as Dr. Gauss
- Day of the Assassin (1979) as Police Chief Jorge Gomez
- Love and Bullets (1979) as Vittorio Farroni
- Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (1979) as Kane
- Weapons of Death (1977) as Santoro
- Contract on Cherry Street (1977) as Roberto Obregon
- Foxbat (1977) as Mike Saxon
- Free Hand for a Tough Cop (1976) as Brescianelli
- Shoot (1976) as Zeke
- Crimebusters (1976) as Altieri
- Switch (1975) as Kirk Shaw
- White Fang to the Rescue (1975) as Mr. Nelson
- Manhunt in the City (1975) as David Vannucchi
- Almost Human (1974) as Commissario Walter Grandi
- Cry of a Prostitute (1974) as Tony Aniante
- Kidnap (1974) as Commissioner Caprile
- Killing in the Sun (1973) as Everett
- Battle of the Godfathers (1973) as Luca Messina
- The Boss (1973) as Nick Lanzetta
- The Insolent (1973) as Emmanuel Ristack aka « L'insolent »
- The Streets of San Francisco (1972) as Lee Wilson
- The Sixth Sense (1972) as Linchou
- The Italian Connection (1972) as Dave Catania
- Drive Hard, Drive Fast (1972) as Deek LaCosta
- Black Noon (1971) as Moon
- Man and Boy (1971) as Caine
- Night Gallery (1970) as Pandit Chola (segment "The Doll")
- The Animals (1970) as Chatto
- San Francisco International Airport (1970) as Harry Mitchum
- Possibility Zero (1969) as Duke
- Hawaii Five-O (1968) as Elpidio Acuna
- It Takes a Thief (1968) as Peter Vale
- Never a Dull Moment (1968) as Frank Boley
- Frame Up (1968) as Inspector Sterling
- The High Chaparral (1967) as Santos Castaneda
- Cimarron Strip (1967) as Coffin
- The Enemy (1967) as Bob Rome
- Assassination (1967) as John Chandler / Philip Chandler
- Matchless (1967) as Hank Norris
- Mission: Impossible (1966) as Norvan Kruger
- Tarzan (1966) as Ivor Merrick
- The Plainsman (1966) as Crazy Knife
- The Hills Run Red (1966) as Garcia Mendez
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Richard Macklin
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Chard
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Stan Chasen
- Run for Your Life (1965) as Carl Torre
- Laredo (1965) as Gen. Shen Ti
- The Reward (1965) as Joaquin
- Hail! Mafia (1965) as Schaft
- The Return of Mr. Moto (1965) as Mr. Moto
- Daniel Boone (1964) as Zapotec
- The Secret Invasion (1964) as John Durrell
- The Outer Limits (1963) as Chino Rivera
- The Outer Limits (1963) as General Juan Mercurio
- Arrest and Trial (1963) as Frank Vose
- Johnny Cool (1963) as Johnny Cool / Salvatore Giordano
- A Gathering of Eagles (1963) as Col. Joe Garcia
- The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962) as Bill Grant
- Stoney Burke (1962) as Matt Elder
- The Manchurian Candidate (1962) as Chunjin
- Sergeants 3 (1962) as Mountain Hawk
- Dr. Kildare (1961) as Ed Carson
- Cain's Hundred (1961) as Ray Riley
- Thriller (1960) as Toby Wolfe
- The Islanders (1960) as Helmuth Mansing
- Ocean's Eleven (1960) as Roger Corneal
- Stagecoach West (1960) as Mel Harney
- Cinderfella (1960) as Maximilian
- The Untouchables (1959) as Little Charlie Sebastino
- Adventures in Paradise (1959) as Raoul Marquette
- Green Mansions (1959) as Kua-Ko
- The Jayhawkers! (1959) as Lordan
- The Bravados (1958) as Lujan
- The Law and Jake Wade (1958) as Rennie
- Ride a Crooked Trail (1958) as Sam Teeler
- Wagon Train (1957)
- Suspicion (1957) as Dick
- Alcoa Theatre (1957) as Tom Longman
- The Tall T (1957) as Chink
- A Hatful of Rain (1957) as Mother
- Cinépanorama (1956) as Self
- West Point (1956) as Cadet Joe Simpson
- Crowded Paradise (1956)
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Harry Silver
- Climax! (1954) as Marc
- Climax! (1954) as Slayer
- Viva Zapata! (1952) as Hernandez (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Henry Silva best known for?
Henry Silva is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Ocean's Eleven (2001), Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999), The New Batman Adventures (1997), Superman: The Animated Series (1996).
When and where was Henry Silva born?
Henry Silva was born on September 23, 1926 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. They passed away on September 14, 2022.
How many credits does Henry Silva have?
Henry Silva has accumulated over 133 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1952 to 2012.
What is Henry Silva's background in cinema and television?
Henry Silva was an American actor known for his prolific career in character acting. He was a staple of international genre cinema, often playing criminals or gangsters. Silva's notable film appearances include Ocean's 11, The Manchurian Candidate, Johnny Cool, Sharky's Machine, and Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai. H...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Cinépanorama (1956) as Self — aged about 29
- Batman: The Animated Series (1992) as Bane (voice) — aged about 65
- Arrest and Trial (1963) as Frank Vose — aged about 36
- The New Batman Adventures (1997) as Bane (voice) — aged about 70
- The Untouchables (1959) as Little Charlie Sebastino — aged about 32
- Night Gallery (1970) as Pandit Chola (segment "The Doll") — aged about 43
Full filmography (133) Born on September 23 In memoriam 2022
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