Leroy Salvador
Leroy Salvador was a Filipino actor and film director who began his career as a child star. He first appeared in the 1946 film Aladin, portraying the young version of the title character played by Jaime de la Rosa. Recognised as one of the most talented figures in Philippine cinema, Salvador later became known for his versatility both in front of and behind the camera. He was the eldest among the well-known Salvador family in the entertainment industry. In 1953, he earned the FAMAS Best Supporting Actor Award for his performance in Huk sa Bagong Pamuhay (1953), a role that also brought him international recognition when he received the Best Supporting Actor Award at the Asia-Pacific Film Festival that same year. Decades later, he won another FAMAS Best Supporting Actor Award for the film Init (1979), cementing his legacy as one of Philippine cinema’s most accomplished and enduring performers.
Known For
Credits
- 1989 · Rosenda as Gardo
- 1989 · Dear Diary as Dr. Policarpio, M.D. (segment "Dear Killer")
- 1988 · Jack & Jill Sa Amerika as
- 1988 · Tatlong Mukha ng Pag-ibig as Temyong (segment "I Love You, Moo-moo")
- 1986 · Captain Barbell as Maestro
- 1985 · Like Father, Like Son as Augusto Batobalani
- 1985 · Sa Totoo Lang! as Howard
- 1984 · Sa Hirap at Ginhawa as Ben
- 1984 · Somewhere as Col. Victor Morena
- 1979 · Init as
- 1978 · Dash A Lotsa Nonsents! as
- 1977 · The Captive Virgins as Señor Juan
- 1974 · Happy Days Are Here Again as Himself
- 1962 · Puro Labis Puro Kulang as
- 1961 · Molave as
- 1960 · Emily as
- 1960 · Festival in Rhythm as
- 1959 · Blessings of the Land as Miguel
- 1959 · Mr. Announcer as Remote Control
- 1958 · Anak ni Waray as
- 1958 · Casa Grande as Second Story
- 1958 · Tuloy ang Ligaya as
- 1958 · Malvarosa as Candido
- 1957 · Bad Boy as
- 1957 · Badjao as Asid
- 1956 · Dama Juana Gang as
- 1956 · Child of Sorrow as Soldier
- 1956 · Charito, I Love You as
- 1955 · Pilipino Kostum No Touch! as
- 1955 · Pasikat as
- 1955 · 1-2-3 as
- 1955 · Darling Ko as
- 1954 · Singsing na Tanso as
- 1954 · Waray-Waray as Tommy
- 1954 · Luneta as
- 1953 · Dalawang Pag-ibig as
- 1953 · Huk in a New Life as Jesus
- 1953 · Dagohoy as
- 1952 · Korea as
- 1946 · Aladin as Batang Aladin