Paul Porcasi
Acting
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.
Born: January 1, 1879 · Palermo, Sicily, Italy
Filmography (53)
Hail the Conquering Hero
1944
Hi Diddle Diddle
1943
Background to Danger
1943
Quiet Please, Murder
1943
Casablanca
1943
Star Spangled Rhythm
1942
It Started with Eve
1941
Doctors Don't Tell
1941
Brother Orchid
1940
Torrid Zone
1940
I Was an Adventuress
1940
Dr. Kildare's Strange Case
1940
Lady of the Tropics
1939
Juarez
1939
Bulldog Drummond in Africa
1938
I'll Give a Million
1938
Crime School
1938
The Bride Wore Red
1937
Madame X
1937
The Emperor's Candlesticks
1937
Café Metropole
1937
Maytime
1937
Seventh Heaven
1937
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
1936
La Fiesta de Santa Barbara
1935
I Dream Too Much
1935
Charlie Chan in Egypt
1935
The Payoff
1935
Imitation of Life
1934
The Gay Divorcee
1934
British Agent
1934
La Cucaracha
1934
Chained
1934
Tarzan and His Mate
1934
Flying Down to Rio
1933
Roman Scandals
1933
Footlight Parade
1933
I Loved a Woman
1933
King Kong
1933
Cynara
1932
The Death Kiss
1932
The Kid from Spain
1932
Red Haired Alibi
1932
Devil and the Deep
1932
The Passionate Plumber
1932
Under Eighteen
1932
Smart Money
1931
Svengali
1931
Gentleman's Fate
1931
The Criminal Code
1931
Morocco
1930
Born Reckless
1930
Broadway
1929