Paul Porcasi
Acting
Born January 1, 1879 · Palermo, Sicily, Italy
Died August 8, 1946
Also known as Paul Porcassi
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.
Filmography37 titles
Casablanca
Melody Parade
King Kong
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
It Started with Eve
Hail the Conquering Hero
Torrid Zone
Imitation of Life
The Bride Wore Red
The Gay Divorcee
Swing Hostess
Maytime
Footlight Parade
Smart Money
Background to Danger
Hi Diddle Diddle
Brother Orchid
Juarez
Tarzan and His Mate
Seventh Heaven
Morocco
Flying Down to Rio
Svengali
La Cucaracha
The Passionate Plumber
The Criminal Code
Roman Scandals
Bulldog Drummond in Africa
British Agent
Born Reckless
Big Time Or Bust
Broadway
Down to the Sea
The Death Kiss
Doctors Don't Tell
The Border Legion
A Parisian Romance