Paul Porcasi
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.
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Movies (50)
I'll Remember April
as Popolopolis
1945
Swing Hostess
as Spumoni
1944
Hail the Conquering Hero
as Cafe Owner (uncredited)
1944
The Unknown Guest
as Town Barber (uncredited)
1943
Melody Parade
as Bartender
1943
Hi Diddle Diddle
as Impressario
1943
Background to Danger
as Customs Official with Joe
1943
Quiet Please, Murder
as Rebescu
1943
Casablanca
as Native Introducing Ferrari (uncredited)
1943
Star Spangled Rhythm
as Benito Mussolini (uncredited)
1942
Road to Happiness
as Pietro Pacelli
1941
It Started with Eve
as Armand (uncredited)
1941
Doctors Don't Tell
as Montez
1941
Rags to Riches
as Professor Del Rio
1941
The Border Legion
as Tony
1940
Argentine Nights
as Papa Viejos
1940
Brother Orchid
as Warehouse Manager (uncredited)
1940
Torrid Zone
as Garcia
1940
I Was an Adventuress
as Fisherman
1940
Dr. Kildare's Strange Case
as Antonio 'Tony', the Hospital Chef
1940
Everything Happens at Night
as Bartender
1939
Lady of the Tropics
as Lamartine
1939
Juarez
as Councilman in Meeting with Maximilian (uncredited)
1939
Vacation from Love
as French Judge
1938
Bulldog Drummond in Africa
as Hotel Manager
1938
I'll Give a Million
as Cafe Proprietor (uncredited)
1938
Crime School
as Nick Papadopolos
1938
Big Town Girl
as Nightclub Manager
1937
The Bride Wore Red
as Signor Nobili
1937
Madame X
as Hotel Gran Via Proprietor
1937
The Emperor's Candlesticks
as Santuzzi
1937
Café Metropole
as Police Official
1937
Maytime
as Trentini
1937
Seventh Heaven
as Gendarme
1937
Crash Donovan
as Cafe Owner
1936
Down to the Sea
as Vasilios
1936
Trouble for Two
as Cafe Proprietor (Uncredited)
1936
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
as Italian Opera Board Member (uncredited)
1936
The Leathernecks Have Landed
as Enrico 'Rico' Venetzi
1936
Muss 'em Up
as Luigi Turseniani, Head of the Mob
1936
The Lady Consents
as Joe - Restaurant Proprietor
1936
La Fiesta de Santa Barbara
as Self
1935
I Dream Too Much
as Uncle Tito
1935
Stars Over Broadway
as Luigi
1935
Hi, Gaucho!
as Gen. Ortegas
1935
Waterfront Lady
as Tony Spadaloni
1935
Broadway Gondolier
as Señor Fuzzi
1935
Charlie Chan in Egypt
as Insp. Fouad Soueida
1935
Go Into Your Dance
as Show MC
1935
Baby Face Harrington
as Headwaiter (uncredited)
1935