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Paul Porcasi
Acting

Paul Porcasi

Born 1879-01-01
Palermo, Sicily, Italy
Department: Acting

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

Prominent works featuring Paul Porcasi

Casablanca
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Casablanca

1943
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King Kong
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King Kong

1933
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Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
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Mr. Deeds Goes to Town

1936
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Morocco
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Morocco

1930
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Tarzan and His Mate
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Tarzan and His Mate

1934
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The Gay Divorcee
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The Gay Divorcee

1934
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Footlight Parade
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Footlight Parade

1933
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Imitation of Life
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Imitation of Life

1934
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Flying Down to Rio
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Flying Down to Rio

1933
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Hail the Conquering Hero
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Hail the Conquering Hero

1944
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Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (112 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
I'll Remember AprilI'll Remember AprilPopolopolisMovie1945
Swing HostessSwing HostessSpumoniMovie1944
Hail the Conquering HeroHail the Conquering HeroCafe Owner (uncredited)Movie1944
The Unknown GuestThe Unknown GuestTown Barber (uncredited)Movie1943
Melody ParadeMelody ParadeBartenderMovie1943
Hi Diddle DiddleHi Diddle DiddleImpressarioMovie1943
Background to DangerBackground to DangerCustoms Official with Joe (uncredited)Movie1943
Quiet Please, MurderQuiet Please, MurderRebescuMovie1943
CasablancaCasablancaNative Introducing Ferrari (uncredited)Movie1943
Star Spangled RhythmStar Spangled RhythmBenito Mussolini (uncredited)Movie1942
Road to HappinessRoad to HappinessPietro PacelliMovie1941
It Started with EveIt Started with EveArmand (uncredited)Movie1941
Doctors Don't TellDoctors Don't TellMontezMovie1941
Rags to RichesRags to RichesProfessor Del RioMovie1941
The Border LegionThe Border LegionTonyMovie1940
Argentine NightsArgentine NightsPapa ViejosMovie1940
Brother OrchidBrother OrchidWarehouse Manager (uncredited)Movie1940
Torrid ZoneTorrid ZoneGarciaMovie1940
I Was an AdventuressI Was an AdventuressFishermanMovie1940
Dr. Kildare's Strange CaseDr. Kildare's Strange CaseAntonioMovie1940
Everything Happens at NightEverything Happens at NightBartenderMovie1939
Lady of the TropicsLady of the TropicsLamartineMovie1939
JuarezJuarezCouncilman in Meeting with Maximilian (uncredited)Movie1939
Vacation from LoveVacation from LoveFrench JudgeMovie1938
Bulldog Drummond in AfricaBulldog Drummond in AfricaHotel ManagerMovie1938
I'll Give a MillionI'll Give a MillionCafe Proprietor (uncredited)Movie1938
Crime SchoolCrime SchoolNick PapadopolosMovie1938
Big Town GirlBig Town GirlNightclub ManagerMovie1937
The Bride Wore RedThe Bride Wore RedSignor NobiliMovie1937
Madame XMadame XHotel Gran Via ProprietorMovie1937
The Emperor's CandlesticksThe Emperor's CandlesticksSantuzziMovie1937
Café MetropoleCafé MetropolePolice OfficialMovie1937
MaytimeMaytimeTrentiniMovie1937
Seventh HeavenSeventh HeavenGendarmeMovie1937
Crash DonovanCrash DonovanCafe OwnerMovie1936
Down to the SeaVasiliosMovie1936
Trouble for TwoTrouble for TwoCafe Proprietor (Uncredited)Movie1936
Mr. Deeds Goes to TownMr. Deeds Goes to TownItalian Opera Board Member (uncredited)Movie1936
The Leathernecks Have LandedThe Leathernecks Have LandedEnrico 'Rico' VenetziMovie1936
Muss 'em UpMuss 'em UpLuigi Turseniani, Head of the MobMovie1936
The Lady ConsentsThe Lady ConsentsJoe - Restaurant ProprietorMovie1936
La Fiesta de Santa BarbaraLa Fiesta de Santa BarbaraSelfMovie1935
I Dream Too MuchI Dream Too MuchUncle TitoMovie1935
Stars Over BroadwayStars Over BroadwayLuigiMovie1935
Hi, Gaucho!Hi, Gaucho!Gen. OrtegasMovie1935
Waterfront LadyWaterfront LadyTony SpadaloniMovie1935
Broadway GondolierBroadway GondolierSeñor FuzziMovie1935
Charlie Chan in EgyptCharlie Chan in EgyptInsp. Fouad SoueidaMovie1935
Go Into Your DanceGo Into Your DanceShow MCMovie1935
Baby Face HarringtonBaby Face HarringtonHeadwaiter (uncredited)Movie1935
The Florentine DaggerThe Florentine DaggerAntonioMovie1935
A Night at the RitzA Night at the RitzHenriMovie1935
The PayoffThe PayoffNickMovie1935
Enter MadameEnter MadameArchimedeMovie1935
Million Dollar BabyMillion Dollar BabyMarvelo No.1Movie1934
Imitation of LifeImitation of LifeJackson's Restaurant Manager (uncredited)Movie1934
The Gay DivorceeThe Gay DivorceeFrench Headwaiter (uncredited)Movie1934
Wake Up and DreamWake Up and DreamPolopolisMovie1934
British AgentBritish AgentCount RomanoMovie1934
La CucarachaLa CucarachaSeñor MartinezMovie1934
ChainedChainedMr. Piazza (uncredited)Movie1934
His Greatest GambleHis Greatest GambleInnkeeper (uncredited)Movie1934
The Great FlirtationThe Great FlirtationHerr DirektorMovie1934
Tarzan and His MateTarzan and His MateMonsieur Feronde (uncredited)Movie1934
Coming Out PartyComing Out PartyManagerMovie1934
Flying Down to RioFlying Down to RioMayorMovie1933
He Couldn't Take ItHe Couldn't Take ItNickMovie1933
Roman ScandalsRoman ScandalsChef (uncredited)Movie1933
Havana WidowsHavana WidowsFernando, the Headwaiter (uncredited)Movie1933
Big Time Or BustBig Time Or BustLouieMovie1933
Footlight ParadeFootlight ParadeApolinarisMovie1933
Gigolettes of ParisGigolettes of ParisSelf / AppearanceMovie1933
Saturday's MillionsSaturday's MillionsFelixMovie1933
I Loved a WomanI Loved a WomanApopoulis - Hotel Proprietor in Greece (uncredited)Movie1933
The Devil's MateThe Devil's MateNickMovie1933
The Devil's in LoveThe Devil's in LoveBartenderMovie1933
When Strangers MarryWhen Strangers MarryPhillipeMovie1933
Terror AboardTerror AboardLuigi - the ChefMovie1933
King KongKing KongApple Vendor (uncredited)Movie1933
Caliente LoveMexican Señorita's HusbandMovie1933
The Secret of Madame BlancheThe Secret of Madame BlancheFrench Doctor (Uncredited)Movie1933
CynaraCynaraJoseph the Maitre D'Movie1932
The Death KissThe Death KissEllsmithMovie1932
Under-Cover ManUnder-Cover ManSam DorseMovie1932
Men Are Such FoolsMen Are Such FoolsKlepakMovie1932
The Kid from SpainThe Kid from SpainGonzalesMovie1932
Red Haired AlibiRed Haired AlibiMargoliMovie1932
A Parisian RomanceDevilleMovie1932
Devil and the DeepDevil and the DeepHassanMovie1932
While Paris SleepsWhile Paris SleepsKapasMovie1932
StowawayStowawayTonyMovie1932
A Woman CommandsA Woman CommandsCafe ProprietorMovie1932
The Passionate PlumberThe Passionate PlumberPaul Le MaireMovie1932
Under EighteenUnder EighteenFrançoisMovie1932
Bought!Bought!RapelloMovie1931
Smart MoneySmart MoneyAlexander AmenoppopolusMovie1931
Party HusbandParty HusbandHenri RenardMovie1931
The Good Bad GirlThe Good Bad GirlTony PaganoMovie1931
SvengaliSvengaliBonelliMovie1931
Doctors' WivesDoctors' WivesDr. CalucciMovie1931
Gentleman's FateGentleman's FatePapa Mario GiovanniMovie1931
The Criminal CodeThe Criminal CodeTony SpelvinMovie1931
DerelictDerelictMasoniMovie1930
MoroccoMoroccoLo TintoMovie1930
A Lady's MoralsA Lady's MoralsMarettiMovie1930
Born RecklessBorn RecklessPa BerettiMovie1930
The Three SistersThe Three SistersRinaldiMovie1930
Such Men Are DangerousSuch Men Are DangerousMonsieur Durand (uncredited)Movie1930
Murder on the RoofMurder on the RoofJoe CarozzoMovie1930
BroadwayBroadwayNick VerdisMovie1929
Wedding BillsWedding BillsDesk Clerk (uncredited)Movie1927
Say It AgainSay It AgainCount TanzaMovie1926