Paul Porcasi

Paul Porcasi

  • Birthday: 1879-01-01
  • Deathday: 1946-08-08
  • Place of birth: Palermo, Sicily, Italy
  • Also know as: Paul Porcassi

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

It Started with Eve

1941

As Armand (uncredited)

Charlie Chan in Egypt

1935

As Insp. Fouad Soueida

Quiet Please, Murder

1943

As Rebescu

The Criminal Code

1931

As Tony Spelvin

The Florentine Dagger

1935

As Antonio

Smart Money

1931

As Alexander Amenoppopolus

The Border Legion

1940

As Tony

Crime School

1938

As Nick Papadopolos

Under Eighteen

1932

As François

Terror Aboard

1933

As Luigi - the Chef

Star Spangled Rhythm

1942

As Benito Mussolini (uncredited)

The Kid from Spain

1932

As Gonzales

Swing Hostess

1944

As Spumoni

Bought!

1931

As Rapello

Caliente Love

1933

As Mexican Señorita's Husband

Cynara

1932

As Joseph the Maitre D'

A Parisian Romance

1932

As Deville

Down to the Sea

1936

As Vasilios

Big Time Or Bust

1933

As Louie

The Good Bad Girl

1931

As Tony Pagano

La Cucaracha

1934

As Señor Martinez

Bulldog Drummond in Africa

1938

As Hotel Manager

Born Reckless

1930

As Pa Beretti

I Dream Too Much

1935

As Uncle Tito

Wake Up and Dream

1934

As Polopolis

Men Are Such Fools

1932

As Klepak

Argentine Nights

1940

As Papa Viejos

Gentleman's Fate

1931

As Papa Mario Giovanni

Hi, Gaucho!

1935

As Gen. Ortegas

Tarzan and His Mate

1934

As Monsieur Feronde (uncredited)

While Paris Sleeps

1932

As Kapas

Svengali

1931

As Bonelli

Doctors' Wives

1931

As Dr. Calucci

Casablanca

1943

As Native Introducing Ferrari (uncredited)

I Was an Adventuress

1940

As Fisherman

Havana Widows

1933

As Fernando, the Headwaiter (uncredited)

The Devil's in Love

1933

As Bartender

Broadway Gondolier

1935

As Señor Fuzzi

Madame X

1937

As Hotel Gran Via Proprietor

Baby Face Harrington

1935

As Headwaiter

Stars Over Broadway

1935

As Luigi

The Gay Divorcee

1934

As French Headwaiter (uncredited)

Doctors Don't Tell

1941

As Montez

Juarez

1939

As Councilman in Meeting with Maximilian (uncredited)

Lady of the Tropics

1939

As Lamartine

Everything Happens at Night

1939

As Bartender

Under-Cover Man

1932

As Sam Dorse

Rags to Riches

1941

As Professor Del Rio

His Greatest Gamble

1934

As Innkeeper (uncredited)

Footlight Parade

1933

As Apolinaris

Morocco

1930

As Lo Tinto

Brother Orchid

1940

As Warehouse Manager (uncredited)

Mr. Deeds Goes to Town

1936

As Italian Opera Board Member (uncredited)

I'll Give a Million

1938

As Cafe Proprietor (uncredited)

The Devil and the Deep

1932

As Hassan

The Payoff

1935

As Nick

Waterfront Lady

1935

As Tony Spadaloni

A Night at the Ritz

1935

As Henri

Torrid Zone

1940

As Garcia

Dr. Kildare's Strange Case

1940

As Antonio 'Tony', the Hospital Chef

The Lady Consents

1936

As Joe - Restaurant Proprietor

Stowaway

1932

As Tony

Road to Happiness

1941

As Pietro Pacelli

Enter Madame

1935

As Archimede

Flying Down to Rio

1933

As Mayor

The Bride Wore Red

1937

As Signor Nobili

Party Husband

1931

As Henri Renard

Big Town Girl

1937

As Nightclub Manager

Saturday's Millions

1933

As Felix

Maytime

1937

As Trentini

Muss 'em Up

1936

As Luigi Turseniani, Head of the Mob

Seventh Heaven

1937

As Gendarme

King Kong

1933

As Apple Vendor (uncredited)

Broadway

1929

As Nick Verdis

Red Haired Alibi

1932

As Margoli

The Death Kiss

1932

As Ellsmith

Hi Diddle Diddle

1943

As Impressario

The Great Flirtation

1934

As Herr Direktor

Background to Danger

1943

As Customs Official with Joe

A Woman Commands

1932

As Cafe Proprietor

Chained

1934

As Mr. Piazza (uncredited)

Crash Donovan

1936

As Cafe Owner

Coming Out Party

1934

As Manager

The Secret of Madame Blanche

1933

As French Doctor (Uncredited)

Imitation of Life

1934

As Jackson's Restaurant Manager (uncredited)

I'll Remember April

1945

As Popolopolis

The Passionate Plumber

1932

As Paul Le Maire

Go Into Your Dance

1935

As Show MC

Trouble for Two

1936

As Cafe Proprietor (Uncredited)

Such Men Are Dangerous

1930

As Monsieur Durand (uncredited)

Vacation from Love

1938

As French Judge

Derelict

1930

As Masoni

Melody Parade

1943

As Bartender

The Devil's Mate

1933

As Nick

He Couldn't Take It

1933

As Nick

Million Dollar Baby

1934

As Marvelo No.1

When Strangers Marry

1933

As Phillipe

Café Metropole

1937

As Police Official

Say It Again

1926

As Count Tanza

British Agent

1934

As Count Romano

I Loved a Woman

1933

As Apopoulis - Hotel Proprietor in Greece (uncredited)

The Three Sisters

1930

As Rinaldi

The Leathernecks Have Landed

1936

As Enrico 'Rico' Venetzi

The Unknown Guest

1943

As Town Barber (uncredited)

A Lady's Morals

1930

As Maretti

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