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ACTING . Acting . 95 years (deceased) . Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Henry Silva_

Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

"Born — Died "

Born Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Birthday
95
Lived
50
Credits
Actor
Known For
0.9
Popularity
42 yrs
Career
Updated Feb 20, 2026

Details

Known For
Actor
Occupations
Voice actor, Television actor, Film actor, Stage actor
Birthday
(Thursday)
Birthplace
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Children
2 children
Education
Actors Studio
Zodiac Sign
♎ Libra
Chinese Zodiac
虎 Tiger
Name Origin
English < Proto-Germanic (*Haimarīks)
Popularity
Tier C -- 17,051 Wikipedia views/month

DROPTHE_ GOSSIP

Henry Silva is known for acting.
Born in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA (died at age 95).
Henry Silva has 50 credits in our database.
Studied at Array.

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Filmography (50)

Justice
Justice
1999 / Film
Sal the Joker
Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai
Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai
1999 / Film
Film
The Silence of the Hams
The Silence of the Hams
1994 / Film
Film
South Beach
South Beach
1993 / Film
Film
Dick Tracy
Dick Tracy
1990 / Film
Influence
The Last Match
The Last Match
1990 / Film
Film
Cy-Warrior
Cy-Warrior
1989 / Film
Hammer
Trained to Kill
Trained to Kill
1989 / Film
Film
Above the Law
Above the Law
1988 / Film
Kurt Zagon
Amazon Women on the Moon
Amazon Women on the Moon
1987 / Film
Film

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).

Frequently Asked Questions

How old was Henry Silva?
Henry Silva was born on and passed away on at the age of 95.
Where was Henry Silva born?
Henry Silva was born in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA.
What movies or shows has Henry Silva been in?
Henry Silva has 50 credits in our database. Notable titles include Justice (1999), Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999), The Silence of the Hams (1994), South Beach (1993), Dick Tracy (1990).
What is Henry Silva known for?
Henry Silva is primarily known as an actor. Henry Silva (September 23, 1926 – September 14, 2022) was an American actor. A prolific character actor, Silva was a regular staple of international genre…
Where can I find more information about Henry Silva?
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