Paul Porcasi
Acting • Born 1879-01-01 – Died 1946-08-08
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
112 credits
It Started with Eve
Movie • 1941
Armand (uncredited)
Charlie Chan in Egypt
Movie • 1935
Insp. Fouad Soueida
When Strangers Marry
Movie • 1933
Phillipe
Café Metropole
Movie • 1937
Police Official
Quiet Please, Murder
Movie • 1943
Rebescu
The Criminal Code
Movie • 1931
Tony Spelvin
The Florentine Dagger
Movie • 1935
Antonio
Say It Again
Movie • 1926
Count Tanza
Smart Money
Movie • 1931
Alexander Amenoppopolus
British Agent
Movie • 1934
Count Romano
The Border Legion
Movie • 1940
Tony
The Emperor's Candlesticks
Movie • 1937
Santuzzi
The Three Sisters
Movie • 1930
Rinaldi
Crime School
Movie • 1938
Nick Papadopolos
Under Eighteen
Movie • 1932
François
I Loved a Woman
Movie • 1933
Apopoulis - Hotel Proprietor in Greece (uncredited)
The Leathernecks Have Landed
Movie • 1936
Enrico 'Rico' Venetzi
Terror Aboard
Movie • 1933
Luigi - the Chef
Star Spangled Rhythm
Movie • 1942
Benito Mussolini (uncredited)
The Kid from Spain
Movie • 1932
Gonzales
Swing Hostess
Movie • 1944
Spumoni
Bought!
Movie • 1931
Rapello
Caliente Love
Movie • 1933
Mexican Señorita's Husband
Cynara
Movie • 1932
Joseph the Maitre D'
Gigolettes of Paris
Movie • 1933
A Parisian Romance
Movie • 1932
Deville
Down to the Sea
Movie • 1936
Vasilios
Big Time Or Bust
Movie • 1933
Louie
The Good Bad Girl
Movie • 1931
Tony Pagano
La Cucaracha
Movie • 1934
Señor Martinez
Bulldog Drummond in Africa
Movie • 1938
Hotel Manager
Born Reckless
Movie • 1930
Pa Beretti
I Dream Too Much
Movie • 1935
Uncle Tito
Wake Up and Dream
Movie • 1934
Polopolis
Argentine Nights
Movie • 1940
Papa Viejos
Gentleman's Fate
Movie • 1931
Papa Mario Giovanni
Men Are Such Fools
Movie • 1932
Klepak
Tarzan and His Mate
Movie • 1934
Monsieur Feronde (uncredited)
Svengali
Movie • 1931
Bonelli
Hi, Gaucho!
Movie • 1935
Gen. Ortegas
While Paris Sleeps
Movie • 1932
Kapas
Doctors' Wives
Movie • 1931
Dr. Calucci
I Was an Adventuress
Movie • 1940
Fisherman
Havana Widows
Movie • 1933
Fernando, the Headwaiter (uncredited)
Casablanca
Movie • 1943
Native Introducing Ferrari (uncredited)
Madame X
Movie • 1937
Hotel Gran Via Proprietor
I'll Give a Million
Movie • 1938
Cafe Proprietor (uncredited)
The Devil's in Love
Movie • 1933
Bartender
Broadway Gondolier
Movie • 1935
Señor Fuzzi
Baby Face Harrington
Movie • 1935
Headwaiter (uncredited)
His Greatest Gamble
Movie • 1934
Innkeeper (uncredited)
Stars Over Broadway
Movie • 1935
Luigi
The Gay Divorcee
Movie • 1934
French Headwaiter (uncredited)
Juarez
Movie • 1939
Councilman in Meeting with Maximilian (uncredited)
Lady of the Tropics
Movie • 1939
Lamartine
Everything Happens at Night
Movie • 1939
Bartender
Under-Cover Man
Movie • 1932
Sam Dorse
Doctors Don't Tell
Movie • 1941
Montez
Rags to Riches
Movie • 1941
Professor Del Rio
Footlight Parade
Movie • 1933
Apolinaris
The Unknown Guest
Movie • 1943
Town Barber (uncredited)
Morocco
Movie • 1930
Lo Tinto
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
Movie • 1936
Italian Opera Board Member (uncredited)
Brother Orchid
Movie • 1940
Warehouse Manager (uncredited)
Devil and the Deep
Movie • 1932
Hassan
A Lady's Morals
Movie • 1930
Maretti
The Payoff
Movie • 1935
Nick
Waterfront Lady
Movie • 1935
Tony Spadaloni
A Night at the Ritz
Movie • 1935
Henri
Torrid Zone
Movie • 1940
Garcia
Dr. Kildare's Strange Case
Movie • 1940
Antonio 'Tony', the Hospital Chef
The Lady Consents
Movie • 1936
Joe - Restaurant Proprietor
Stowaway
Movie • 1932
Tony
Road to Happiness
Movie • 1941
Pietro Pacelli
Enter Madame
Movie • 1935
Archimede
Flying Down to Rio
Movie • 1933
Mayor
The Bride Wore Red
Movie • 1937
Signor Nobili
Big Town Girl
Movie • 1937
Nightclub Manager
Party Husband
Movie • 1931
Henri Renard
Maytime
Movie • 1937
Trentini
Saturday's Millions
Movie • 1933
Felix
Muss 'em Up
Movie • 1936
Luigi Turseniani, Head of the Mob
King Kong
Movie • 1933
Apple Vendor (uncredited)
Broadway
Movie • 1929
Nick Verdis
Seventh Heaven
Movie • 1937
Gendarme
Red Haired Alibi
Movie • 1932
Margoli
The Death Kiss
Movie • 1932
Ellsmith
Hi Diddle Diddle
Movie • 1943
Impressario
The Great Flirtation
Movie • 1934
Herr Direktor
A Woman Commands
Movie • 1932
Cafe Proprietor
Background to Danger
Movie • 1943
Customs Official with Joe
Chained
Movie • 1934
Mr. Piazza (uncredited)
La Fiesta de Santa Barbara
Movie • 1935
Self
Crash Donovan
Movie • 1936
Cafe Owner
Coming Out Party
Movie • 1934
Manager
The Secret of Madame Blanche
Movie • 1933
French Doctor (Uncredited)
Imitation of Life
Movie • 1934
Jackson's Restaurant Manager (uncredited)
I'll Remember April
Movie • 1945
Popolopolis
The Passionate Plumber
Movie • 1932
Paul Le Maire
Go Into Your Dance
Movie • 1935
Show MC
Trouble for Two
Movie • 1936
Cafe Proprietor (Uncredited)
Such Men Are Dangerous
Movie • 1930
Monsieur Durand (uncredited)
Vacation from Love
Movie • 1938
French Judge
Derelict
Movie • 1930
Masoni
Melody Parade
Movie • 1943
Bartender
Million Dollar Baby
Movie • 1934
Marvelo No.1
The Devil's Mate
Movie • 1933
Nick
He Couldn't Take It
Movie • 1933
Nick
Murder on the Roof
Movie • 1930
Joe Carozzo
Hail the Conquering Hero
Movie • 1944
Cafe Owner (uncredited)
Roman Scandals
Movie • 1933
Chef (uncredited)
Wedding Bills
Movie • 1927
Desk Clerk (uncredited)