Leroy Salvador
Known For: Directing
Biography
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.
Filmography
1991
- My Pretty Baby ... (Director)
1990
- Inosente ... (Director)
- Mundo Man ay Magunaw ... (Director)
- Sagot ng Puso ... (Director)
- Pangarap na Ginto ... (Director)
- Hindi Laruan Ang Puso ... (Director)
1989
- Rosenda as Gardo
- M & M: The Incredible Twins ... (Director)
- Dear Diary as Dr. Policarpio, M.D. (segment "Dear Killer")
- First Lessons ... (Director)
- Kokak ... (Director)
1988
- Jack & Jill Sa Amerika
- Tatlong Mukha ng Pag-ibig as Temyong (segment "I Love You, Moo-moo")
- Pik Pak Boom ... (Director)
1987
- Jack & Jill ... (Director)
- Puto ... (Director)
- Alabok sa Ulap ... (Director)
- Walang Karugtong Ang Nakaraan ... (Director)
1986
- Captain Barbell as Maestro
- Nakagapos na Puso ... (Director)
- Huwag Mo Kaming Isumpa ... (Director)
- Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas ... (Director)
1985
- Beloved ... (Director)
- Muling Buksan Ang Puso ... (Director)
- Like Father, Like Son as Augusto Batobalani
- Tinik sa Dibdib ... (Director)
- Pati ba Pintig ng Puso? ... (Director)
- Sa Totoo Lang! as Howard
1984
- Somewhere as Col. Victor Morena
- Sa Hirap at Ginhawa as Ben
- Mga Batang Yagit ... (Director)
1980
- Basag ... (Director)
1977
- The Captive Virgins as Señor Juan
1974
- Happy Days Are Here Again as Himself
1970
- Basta Bisaya ... (Director)
- Si Inday sa Balitaw ... (Director)
1969
- Line of Life ... (Director)
1966
- Wow Na Wow!! ... (Director)
1961
1960
1959
- Mr. Announcer as Remote Control
- Blessings of the Land as Miguel
1958
- Casa Grande as Second Story
- Malvarosa as Candido
- Anak ni Waray
- Tuloy ang Ligaya
1956
- Child of Sorrow as Soldier
- Charito, I Love You
- Dama Juana Gang
1954
- Luneta
- Singsing na Tanso
- Waray-Waray as Tommy
1953
- Dagohoy
- Dalawang Pag-ibig
- Huk in a New Life as Jesus
1952
1946
- Aladin as Batang Aladin