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)

Flying Down to Rio
Flying Down to Rio

1933

as Mayor

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

1936

as Italian Opera Board Member (uncredited)

The Gay Divorcee
The Gay Divorcee

1934

as French Headwaiter (uncredited)

Morocco
Morocco

1930

as Lo Tinto

Footlight Parade
Footlight Parade

1933

as Apolinaris

Devil and the Deep
Devil and the Deep

1932

as Hassan

Maytime
Maytime

1937

as Trentini

Juarez
Juarez

1939

as Councilman in Meeting with Maximilian (uncredited)

Background to Danger
Background to Danger

1943

as Customs Official with Joe (uncredited)

Brother Orchid
Brother Orchid

1940

as Warehouse Manager (uncredited)

Imitation of Life
Imitation of Life

1934

as Jackson's Restaurant Manager (uncredited)

Hail the Conquering Hero
Hail the Conquering Hero

1944

as Cafe Owner (uncredited)

Lady of the Tropics
Lady of the Tropics

1939

as Lamartine

Charlie Chan in Egypt
Charlie Chan in Egypt

1935

as Insp. Fouad Soueida

The Devil's Mate
The Devil's Mate

1933

as Nick

Roman Scandals
Roman Scandals

1933

as Chef (uncredited)

Smart Money
Smart Money

1931

as Alexander Amenoppopolus