Paul Porcasi
Known For
Acting
Born
1879-01-01 in Palermo, Sicily, Italy
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.
Most Known For
Casablanca
as Native Introducing Ferrari (uncredited)
King Kong
as Apple Vendor (uncredited)
Juarez
as Councilman in Meeting with Maximilian (uncredited)
Morocco
as Lo Tinto
British Agent
as Count Romano
Waterfront Lady
as Tony Spadaloni
Footlight Parade
as Apolinaris
La Cucaracha
as Señor Martinez
Stowaway
as Tony
The Gay Divorcee
as French Headwaiter (uncredited)
Party Husband
as Henri Renard
Imitation of Life
as Jackson's Restaurant Manager (uncredited)
Brother Orchid
as Warehouse Manager (uncredited)
Flying Down to Rio
as Mayor
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
as Italian Opera Board Member (uncredited)
Tarzan and His Mate
as Monsieur Feronde (uncredited)
Crime School
as Nick Papadopolos
Smart Money
as Alexander Amenoppopolus
Dr. Kildare's Strange Case
as Antonio 'Tony', the Hospital Chef
Torrid Zone
as Garcia