Person
Paul Porcasi
Acting · 1879–1946 · Palermo, Sicily, Italy
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.
Known for
Casablanca
Native Introducing Ferrari (uncredited)
King Kong
Apple Vendor (uncredited)
Footlight Parade
Apolinaris
Morocco
Lo Tinto
Tarzan and His Mate
Monsieur Feronde (uncredited)
Party Husband
Henri Renard
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
Italian Opera Board Member (uncredited)
British Agent
Count Romano
Juarez
Councilman in Meeting with Maximilian (uncredited)
The Gay Divorcee
French Headwaiter (uncredited)
Filmography
- 1945I'll Remember AprilPopolopolis
- 1944Swing HostessSpumoni
- 1944Hail the Conquering HeroCafe Owner (uncredited)
- 1943The Unknown GuestTown Barber (uncredited)
- 1943Melody ParadeBartender
- 1943Hi Diddle DiddleImpressario
- 1943Background to DangerCustoms Official with Joe (uncredited)
- 1943Quiet Please, MurderRebescu
- 1943CasablancaNative Introducing Ferrari (uncredited)
- 1942Star Spangled RhythmBenito Mussolini (uncredited)
- 1941Road to HappinessPietro Pacelli
- 1941It Started with EveArmand (uncredited)
- 1941Doctors Don't TellMontez
- 1941Rags to RichesProfessor Del Rio
- 1940The Border LegionTony
- 1940Argentine NightsPapa Viejos
- 1940Brother OrchidWarehouse Manager (uncredited)
- 1940Torrid ZoneGarcia
- 1940I Was an AdventuressFisherman
- 1940Dr. Kildare's Strange CaseAntonio
- 1939Everything Happens at NightBartender
- 1939Lady of the TropicsLamartine
- 1939JuarezCouncilman in Meeting with Maximilian (uncredited)
- 1938Vacation from LoveFrench Judge
- 1938Bulldog Drummond in AfricaHotel Manager
- 1938I'll Give a MillionCafe Proprietor (uncredited)
- 1938Crime SchoolNick Papadopolos
- 1937Big Town GirlNightclub Manager
- 1937The Bride Wore RedSignor Nobili
- 1937Madame XHotel Gran Via Proprietor
- 1937The Emperor's CandlesticksSantuzzi
- 1937Café MetropolePolice Official
- 1937MaytimeTrentini
- 1937Seventh HeavenGendarme
- 1936Crash DonovanCafe Owner
- 1936Down to the SeaVasilios
- 1936Trouble for TwoCafe Proprietor (Uncredited)
- 1936Mr. Deeds Goes to TownItalian Opera Board Member (uncredited)
- 1936The Leathernecks Have LandedEnrico 'Rico' Venetzi
- 1936Muss 'em UpLuigi Turseniani, Head of the Mob
- 1936The Lady ConsentsJoe - Restaurant Proprietor
- 1935La Fiesta de Santa BarbaraSelf
- 1935I Dream Too MuchUncle Tito
- 1935Stars Over BroadwayLuigi
- 1935Hi, Gaucho!Gen. Ortegas
- 1935Waterfront LadyTony Spadaloni
- 1935Broadway GondolierSeñor Fuzzi
- 1935Charlie Chan in EgyptInsp. Fouad Soueida
- 1935Go Into Your DanceShow MC
- 1935Baby Face HarringtonHeadwaiter (uncredited)
- 1935The Florentine DaggerAntonio
- 1935A Night at the RitzHenri
- 1935The PayoffNick
- 1935Enter MadameArchimede
- 1934Million Dollar BabyMarvelo No.1
- 1934Imitation of LifeJackson's Restaurant Manager (uncredited)
- 1934The Gay DivorceeFrench Headwaiter (uncredited)
- 1934Wake Up and DreamPolopolis
- 1934British AgentCount Romano
- 1934La CucarachaSeñor Martinez
- 1934ChainedMr. Piazza (uncredited)
- 1934His Greatest GambleInnkeeper (uncredited)
- 1934The Great FlirtationHerr Direktor
- 1934Tarzan and His MateMonsieur Feronde (uncredited)
- 1934Coming Out PartyManager
- 1933Flying Down to RioMayor
- 1933He Couldn't Take ItNick
- 1933Roman ScandalsChef (uncredited)
- 1933Havana WidowsFernando, the Headwaiter (uncredited)
- 1933Big Time Or BustLouie
- 1933Footlight ParadeApolinaris
- 1933Gigolettes of Paris
- 1933Saturday's MillionsFelix
- 1933I Loved a WomanApopoulis - Hotel Proprietor in Greece (uncredited)
- 1933The Devil's MateNick
- 1933The Devil's in LoveBartender
- 1933When Strangers MarryPhillipe
- 1933Terror AboardLuigi - the Chef
- 1933King KongApple Vendor (uncredited)
- 1933Caliente LoveMexican Señorita's Husband
- 1933The Secret of Madame BlancheFrench Doctor (Uncredited)
- 1932CynaraJoseph the Maitre D'
- 1932The Death KissEllsmith
- 1932Under-Cover ManSam Dorse
- 1932Men Are Such FoolsKlepak
- 1932The Kid from SpainGonzales
- 1932Red Haired AlibiMargoli
- 1932A Parisian RomanceDeville
- 1932Devil and the DeepHassan
- 1932While Paris SleepsKapas
- 1932StowawayTony
- 1932A Woman CommandsCafe Proprietor
- 1932The Passionate PlumberPaul Le Maire
- 1932Under EighteenFrançois
- 1931Bought!Rapello
- 1931Smart MoneyAlexander Amenoppopolus
- 1931Party HusbandHenri Renard
- 1931The Good Bad GirlTony Pagano
- 1931SvengaliBonelli
- 1931Doctors' WivesDr. Calucci
- 1931Gentleman's FatePapa Mario Giovanni
- 1931The Criminal CodeTony Spelvin
- 1930DerelictMasoni
- 1930MoroccoLo Tinto
- 1930A Lady's MoralsMaretti
- 1930Born RecklessPa Beretti
- 1930The Three SistersRinaldi
- 1930Such Men Are DangerousMonsieur Durand (uncredited)
- 1930Murder on the RoofJoe Carozzo
- 1929BroadwayNick Verdis
- 1927Wedding BillsDesk Clerk (uncredited)
- 1926Say It AgainCount Tanza
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