Paul Porcasi
Acting
Biography
From Wikipedia. Paul Porcasi (1 January 1879 – 8 August 1946) was an Italian film actor. He appeared in 142 films between 1917 and 1945. He was born in Palermo, Sicily. Porcasi was memorable as "Nick the Greek" in Universal's Broadway (1929). Porcasi performed infrequently on Broadway from 1916 to 1928. He ended his theatrical career in the smash hit "Broadway" as Nick Verdis that ran from 16 September 1926 to 11 February 1928 (603 performances) at the Broadhurst Theatre. French actress Yola d'Avril portrayed his daughter, Madame Feronde in MGM's adventure film Tarzan and His Mate. Porcasi died on 8 August 1946 in Hollywood, California.
Filmography 112
Movies (112)
I'll Remember April1945Popolopolis
Swing Hostess1944Spumoni
Hail the Conquering Hero1944Cafe Owner (uncredited)
The Unknown Guest1943Town Barber (uncredited)
Melody Parade1943Bartender
Hi Diddle Diddle1943Impressario
Background to Danger1943Customs Official with Joe
Quiet Please, Murder1943Rebescu
Casablanca1943Native Introducing Ferrari (uncredited)
Star Spangled Rhythm1942Benito Mussolini (uncredited)
Road to Happiness1941Pietro Pacelli
It Started with Eve1941Armand (uncredited)
Doctors Don't Tell1941Montez
Rags to Riches1941Professor Del Rio
The Border Legion1940Tony
Argentine Nights1940Papa Viejos
Brother Orchid1940Warehouse Manager (uncredited)
Torrid Zone1940Garcia
I Was an Adventuress1940Fisherman
Dr. Kildare's Strange Case1940Antonio
Everything Happens at Night1939Bartender
Lady of the Tropics1939Lamartine
Juarez1939Councilman in Meeting with Maximilian (uncredited)
Vacation from Love1938French Judge
Bulldog Drummond in Africa1938Hotel Manager
I'll Give a Million1938Cafe Proprietor (uncredited)
Crime School1938Nick Papadopolos
Big Town Girl1937Nightclub Manager
The Bride Wore Red1937Signor Nobili
Madame X1937Hotel Gran Via Proprietor