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.
Personal Details
Movies (50)
My Pretty Baby
Director (Directing)
1991
Inosente
Director (Directing)
1990
Mundo Man ay Magunaw
Director (Directing)
1990
Pangarap na Ginto
Director (Directing)
1990
Sagot ng Puso
Director (Directing)
1990
Hindi Laruan Ang Puso
Director (Directing)
1990
First Lessons
Director (Directing)
1989
Rosenda
as Gardo
1989
Kokak
Director (Directing)
1989
Dear Diary
as Dr. Policarpio, M.D. (segment "Dear Killer")
1989
M & M: The Incredible Twins
Director (Directing)
1989
Pik Pak Boom
Director (Directing)
1988
Jack & Jill Sa Amerika
1988
Tatlong Mukha ng Pag-ibig
as Temyong (segment "I Love You, Moo-moo")
1988
Walang Karugtong Ang Nakaraan
Director (Directing)
1987
Puto
Director (Directing)
1987
Jack & Jill
Director (Directing)
1987
Alabok sa Ulap
Director (Directing)
1987
Captain Barbell
as Maestro
1986
Nakagapos na Puso
Director (Directing)
1986
Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas
Director (Directing)
1986
Huwag Mo Kaming Isumpa
Director (Directing)
1986
Tinik sa Dibdib
Director (Directing)
1985
Like Father, Like Son
as Augusto Batobalani
1985
Pati ba Pintig ng Puso?
Director (Directing)
1985
Beloved
Director (Directing)
1985
Muling Buksan Ang Puso
Director (Directing)
1985
Sa Totoo Lang!
as Howard
1985
Sa Hirap at Ginhawa
as Ben
1984
Mga Batang Yagit
Director (Directing)
1984
Somewhere
as Col. Victor Morena
1984
Basag
Director (Directing)
1980
Aliw-iw
Executive Producer (Production)
1979
Init
1979
Dash A Lotsa Nonsents!
1978
The Captive Virgins
as Señor Juan
1977
Happy Days Are Here Again
as Himself
1974
Basta Bisaya
Director (Directing)
1970
Si Inday sa Balitaw
Director (Directing)
1970
Line of Life
Director (Directing)
1969
Wow Na Wow!!
Director (Directing)
1966
Puro Labis Puro Kulang
1962
Molave
1961
Emily
1960
Festival in Rhythm
1960
Blessings of the Land
as Miguel
1959
Mr. Announcer
as Remote Control
1959
Anak ni Waray
1958
Casa Grande
as Second Story
1958
Tuloy ang Ligaya
1958