Leroy Salvador
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.
Known For
Three Faces of Love
1988
Like Father, Like Son
1985
Captain Barbell
1986
0Pasikat
1955
Through Thick and Thin
1984
Huk in a New Life
1953
Malvarosa
1958
0Puro Labis Puro Kulang
1962
Jack & Jill Sa Amerika
1988
Child of Sorrow
1956
Happy Days Are Here Again
1974
Somewhere
1984
Filmography
Three Faces of Love
as Temyong (segment "I Love You, Moo-moo") · 1988
Like Father, Like Son
as Augusto Batobalani · 1985
Captain Barbell
as Maestro · 1986
Pasikat
· 1955
Through Thick and Thin
as Ben · 1984
Huk in a New Life
as Jesus · 1953
Malvarosa
as Candido · 1958
Puro Labis Puro Kulang
· 1962
Jack & Jill Sa Amerika
· 1988
Child of Sorrow
as Soldier · 1956
Happy Days Are Here Again
as Himself · 1974
Somewhere
as Col. Victor Morena · 1984
Dear Diary
as Dr. Policarpio, M.D. (segment "Dear Killer") · 1989
Charito, I Love You
· 1956
Darling Ko
· 1955
Rosenda
as Gardo · 1989
Festival in Rhythm
· 1960
Dash A Lotsa Nonsents!
· 1978
Emily
· 1960
Pilipino Kostum No Touch!
· 1955
Singsing na Tanso
· 1954
The Captive Virgins
as Señor Juan · 1977
Anak ni Waray
· 1958
Tuloy ang Ligaya
· 1958
Badjao
as Asid · 1957
Dama Juana Gang
· 1956
Sa Totoo Lang!
as Howard · 1985
Blessings of the Land
as Miguel · 1959
Aladin
as Batang Aladin · 1946
Dagohoy
· 1953
Casa Grande
as Second Story · 1958
Waray-Waray
as Tommy · 1954
Dalawang Pag-ibig
· 1953
Korea
· 1952
Heat
· 1979
Molave
· 1961
Mr. Announcer
as Remote Control · 1959
Bad Boy
· 1957
1-2-3
· 1955
Luneta
· 1954