Paul Porcasi

Paul Porcasi

1879-01-01 – 1946-08-08 (age 67) Palermo, Sicily, Italy
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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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Known For

Casablanca
Casablanca

1943

as Native Introducing Ferrari (uncredited)

King Kong Screened
King Kong

1933

as Apple Vendor (uncredited)

Tarzan and His Mate
Tarzan and His Mate

1934

as Monsieur Feronde (uncredited)

Juarez
Juarez

1939

as Councilman in Meeting with Maximilian (uncredited)

Born Reckless
Born Reckless

1930

as Pa Beretti

Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town

1936

as Italian Opera Board Member (uncredited)

Morocco
Morocco

1930

as Lo Tinto

Svengali
Svengali

1931

as Bonelli

Broadway Gondolier
Broadway Gondolier

1935

as Señor Fuzzi

Footlight Parade
Footlight Parade

1933

as Apolinaris

Swing Hostess
Swing Hostess

1944

as Spumoni

Derelict
Derelict

1930

as Masoni

Imitation of Life
Imitation of Life

1934

as Jackson's Restaurant Manager (uncredited)

Havana Widows
Havana Widows

1933

as Fernando, the Headwaiter (uncredited)

British Agent
British Agent

1934

as Count Romano

Chained
Chained

1934

as Mr. Piazza (uncredited)

The Gay Divorcee
The Gay Divorcee

1934

as French Headwaiter (uncredited)

Brother Orchid
Brother Orchid

1940

as Warehouse Manager (uncredited)

Flying Down to Rio
Flying Down to Rio

1933

as Mayor

Vacation from Love
Vacation from Love

1938

as French Judge