Paul Porcasi

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

Armand (uncredited)

It Started with Eve

Insp. Fouad Soueida

Charlie Chan in Egypt

Phillipe

When Strangers Marry

Police Official

Café Metropole

Rebescu

Quiet Please, Murder

Tony Spelvin

The Criminal Code

Antonio

The Florentine Dagger

Count Tanza

Say It Again

Alexander Amenoppopolus

Smart Money

Count Romano

British Agent

Tony

The Border Legion

Santuzzi

The Emperor's Candlesticks

Rinaldi

The Three Sisters

Nick Papadopolos

Crime School

François

Under Eighteen

Apopoulis - Hotel Proprietor in Greece (uncredited)

I Loved a Woman

Enrico 'Rico' Venetzi

The Leathernecks Have Landed

Luigi - the Chef

Terror Aboard

Benito Mussolini (uncredited)

Star Spangled Rhythm

Gonzales

The Kid from Spain

Spumoni

Swing Hostess

Rapello

Bought!

Mexican Señorita's Husband

Caliente Love

Joseph the Maitre D'

Cynara

Gigolettes of Paris

Deville

A Parisian Romance

Vasilios

Down to the Sea

Louie

Big Time Or Bust

Tony Pagano

The Good Bad Girl

Señor Martinez

La Cucaracha

Hotel Manager

Bulldog Drummond in Africa

Pa Beretti

Born Reckless

Uncle Tito

I Dream Too Much

Polopolis

Wake Up and Dream

Papa Viejos

Argentine Nights

Papa Mario Giovanni

Gentleman's Fate

Klepak

Men Are Such Fools

Monsieur Feronde (uncredited)

Tarzan and His Mate

Bonelli

Svengali

Gen. Ortegas

Hi, Gaucho!

Kapas

While Paris Sleeps

Dr. Calucci

Doctors' Wives

Fisherman

I Was an Adventuress

Fernando, the Headwaiter (uncredited)

Havana Widows

Native Introducing Ferrari (uncredited)

Casablanca

Hotel Gran Via Proprietor

Madame X

Cafe Proprietor (uncredited)

I'll Give a Million

Bartender

The Devil's in Love

Señor Fuzzi

Broadway Gondolier

Headwaiter (uncredited)

Baby Face Harrington

Innkeeper (uncredited)

His Greatest Gamble

Luigi

Stars Over Broadway

French Headwaiter (uncredited)

The Gay Divorcee

Councilman in Meeting with Maximilian (uncredited)

Juarez

Lamartine

Lady of the Tropics

Bartender

Everything Happens at Night

Sam Dorse

Under-Cover Man

Professor Del Rio

Rags to Riches

Montez

Doctors Don't Tell

Apolinaris

Footlight Parade

Town Barber (uncredited)

The Unknown Guest

Lo Tinto

Morocco

Italian Opera Board Member (uncredited)

Mr. Deeds Goes to Town

Warehouse Manager (uncredited)

Brother Orchid

Hassan

Devil and the Deep

Maretti

A Lady's Morals

Nick

The Payoff

Tony Spadaloni

Waterfront Lady

Henri

A Night at the Ritz

Garcia

Torrid Zone

Antonio 'Tony', the Hospital Chef

Dr. Kildare's Strange Case

Joe - Restaurant Proprietor

The Lady Consents

Tony

Stowaway

Pietro Pacelli

Road to Happiness

Archimede

Enter Madame

Mayor

Flying Down to Rio

Signor Nobili

The Bride Wore Red

Nightclub Manager

Big Town Girl

Henri Renard

Party Husband

Trentini

Maytime

Felix

Saturday's Millions

Luigi Turseniani, Head of the Mob

Muss 'em Up

Gendarme

Seventh Heaven

Nick Verdis

Broadway

Apple Vendor (uncredited)

King Kong

Margoli

Red Haired Alibi

Ellsmith

The Death Kiss

Impressario

Hi Diddle Diddle

Herr Direktor

The Great Flirtation

Cafe Proprietor

A Woman Commands

Customs Official with Joe

Background to Danger

Mr. Piazza (uncredited)

Chained

Self

La Fiesta de Santa Barbara

Cafe Owner

Crash Donovan

Manager

Coming Out Party

French Doctor (Uncredited)

The Secret of Madame Blanche

Jackson's Restaurant Manager (uncredited)

Imitation of Life

Popolopolis

I'll Remember April

Paul Le Maire

The Passionate Plumber

Show MC

Go Into Your Dance

Cafe Proprietor (Uncredited)

Trouble for Two

Monsieur Durand (uncredited)

Such Men Are Dangerous

French Judge

Vacation from Love

Masoni

Derelict

Bartender

Melody Parade

Marvelo No.1

Million Dollar Baby

Nick

The Devil's Mate

Nick

He Couldn't Take It

Joe Carozzo

Murder on the Roof

Cafe Owner (uncredited)

Hail the Conquering Hero

Chef (uncredited)

Roman Scandals

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

111

Gender

Male

Birthday

1879-01-01

Place of Birth

Palermo, Sicily, Italy

Also Known As

Paul Porcassi