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Paul Porcasi

Born
January 1, 1879
Died
August 8, 1946
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
(1943)
Native Introducing Ferrari (uncredited)
King Kong
(1933)
Apple Vendor (uncredited)
Imitation of Life
(1934)
Jackson's Restaurant Manager (uncredited)
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
(1936)
Italian Opera Board Member (uncredited)
Madame X
(1937)
Hotel Gran Via Proprietor
Morocco
(1930)
Lo Tinto
The Gay Divorcee
(1934)
French Headwaiter (uncredited)
Chained
(1934)
Mr. Piazza (uncredited)
Maytime
(1937)
Trentini
Brother Orchid
(1940)
Warehouse Manager (uncredited)
Born Reckless
(1930)
Pa Beretti
Footlight Parade
(1933)
Apolinaris
Tarzan and His Mate
(1934)
Monsieur Feronde (uncredited)
La Cucaracha
(1934)
Señor Martinez
Juarez
(1939)
Councilman in Meeting with Maximilian (uncredited)
Full Filmography
Acting
Say It Again
(1926)
Count Tanza
Broadway
(1929)
Nick Verdis
Such Men Are Dangerous
(1930)
Monsieur Durand (uncredited)
Born Reckless
(1930)
Pa Beretti
The Three Sisters
(1930)
Rinaldi
Derelict
(1930)
Masoni
Morocco
(1930)
Lo Tinto
Smart Money
(1931)
Alexander Amenoppopolus
Party Husband
(1931)
Henri Renard
The Criminal Code
(1931)
Tony Spelvin
Gentleman's Fate
(1931)
Papa Mario Giovanni
Doctors' Wives
(1931)
Dr. Calucci
Bought!
(1931)
Rapello
Svengali
(1931)
Bonelli
The Good Bad Girl
(1931)
Tony Pagano
The Kid from Spain
(1932)
Gonzales
Under Eighteen
(1932)
François
Under-Cover Man
(1932)
Sam Dorse
The Death Kiss
(1932)
Ellsmith
The Devil and the Deep
(1932)
Hassan
Cynara
(1932)
Joseph the Maitre D'
A Parisian Romance
(1932)
Deville
The Passionate Plumber
(1932)
Paul Le Maire
While Paris Sleeps
(1932)
Kapas
A Woman Commands
(1932)
Cafe Proprietor
Stowaway
(1932)
Tony
Red Haired Alibi
(1932)
Margoli
Men Are Such Fools
(1932)
Klepak
Big Time Or Bust
(1933)
Louie
Caliente Love
(1933)
Mexican Señorita's Husband
King Kong
(1933)
Apple Vendor (uncredited)
Terror Aboard
(1933)
Luigi - the Chef
Saturday's Millions
(1933)
Felix
I Loved a Woman
(1933)
Apopoulis - Hotel Proprietor in Greece (uncredited)
The Secret of Madame Blanche
(1933)
French Doctor (Uncredited)
He Couldn't Take It
(1933)
Nick
Havana Widows
(1933)
Fernando, the Headwaiter (uncredited)
The Devil's in Love
(1933)
Bartender
The Devil's Mate
(1933)
Nick
When Strangers Marry
(1933)
Phillipe
Gigolettes of Paris
(1933)
Footlight Parade
(1933)
Apolinaris
Flying Down to Rio
(1933)
Mayor
Tarzan and His Mate
(1934)
Monsieur Feronde (uncredited)
Wake Up and Dream
(1934)
Polopolis
The Great Flirtation
(1934)
Herr Direktor
La Cucaracha
(1934)
Señor Martinez
Coming Out Party
(1934)
Manager
Imitation of Life
(1934)
Jackson's Restaurant Manager (uncredited)
Chained
(1934)
Mr. Piazza (uncredited)
Million Dollar Baby
(1934)
Marvelo No.1
His Greatest Gamble
(1934)
Innkeeper (uncredited)
British Agent
(1934)
Count Romano
The Gay Divorcee
(1934)
French Headwaiter (uncredited)
Broadway Gondolier
(1935)
Señor Fuzzi
Hi, Gaucho!
(1935)
Gen. Ortegas
Baby Face Harrington
(1935)
Headwaiter
Charlie Chan in Egypt
(1935)
Insp. Fouad Soueida
The Florentine Dagger
(1935)
Antonio
Go Into Your Dance
(1935)
Show MC
La Fiesta de Santa Barbara
(1935)
Self
Waterfront Lady
(1935)
Tony Spadaloni
The Payoff
(1935)
Nick
Enter Madame
(1935)
Archimede
A Night at the Ritz
(1935)
Henri
Stars Over Broadway
(1935)
Luigi
I Dream Too Much
(1935)
Uncle Tito
The Lady Consents
(1936)
Joe - Restaurant Proprietor
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
(1936)
Italian Opera Board Member (uncredited)
Trouble for Two
(1936)
Cafe Proprietor (Uncredited)
Crash Donovan
(1936)
Cafe Owner
Down to the Sea
(1936)
Vasilios
Muss 'em Up
(1936)
Luigi Turseniani, Head of the Mob
The Leathernecks Have Landed
(1936)
Enrico 'Rico' Venetzi
Big Town Girl
(1937)
Nightclub Manager
Café Metropole
(1937)
Police Official
Madame X
(1937)
Hotel Gran Via Proprietor
The Emperor's Candlesticks
(1937)
Santuzzi
The Bride Wore Red
(1937)
Signor Nobili
Seventh Heaven
(1937)
Gendarme
Maytime
(1937)
Trentini
I'll Give a Million
(1938)
Cafe Proprietor (uncredited)
Bulldog Drummond in Africa
(1938)
Hotel Manager
Crime School
(1938)
Nick Papadopolos
Vacation from Love
(1938)
French Judge
Everything Happens at Night
(1939)
Bartender
Juarez
(1939)
Councilman in Meeting with Maximilian (uncredited)
Lady of the Tropics
(1939)
Lamartine
Torrid Zone
(1940)
Garcia
Dr. Kildare's Strange Case
(1940)
Antonio 'Tony', the Hospital Chef
Brother Orchid
(1940)
Warehouse Manager (uncredited)
I Was an Adventuress
(1940)
Fisherman
Argentine Nights
(1940)
Papa Viejos
The Border Legion
(1940)
Tony
Road to Happiness
(1941)
Pietro Pacelli
Rags to Riches
(1941)
Professor Del Rio
Doctors Don't Tell
(1941)
Montez
It Started with Eve
(1941)
Armand (uncredited)
Star Spangled Rhythm
(1942)
Benito Mussolini (uncredited)
Casablanca
(1943)
Native Introducing Ferrari (uncredited)
Quiet Please, Murder
(1943)
Rebescu
The Unknown Guest
(1943)
Town Barber (uncredited)
Background to Danger
(1943)
Customs Official with Joe
Hi Diddle Diddle
(1943)
Impressario
Melody Parade
(1943)
Bartender
Swing Hostess
(1944)
Spumoni
I'll Remember April
(1945)
Popolopolis
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