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.
Filmography
I'll Remember April
1945
as Popolopolis
Swing Hostess
1944
as Spumoni
Hail the Conquering Hero
1944
as Cafe Owner (uncredited)
The Unknown Guest
1943
as Town Barber (uncredited)
Melody Parade
1943
as Bartender
Hi Diddle Diddle
1943
as Impressario
Background to Danger
1943
as Customs Official with Joe (uncredited)
Quiet Please, Murder
1943
as Rebescu
Casablanca
1943
as Native Introducing Ferrari (uncredited)
Star Spangled Rhythm
1942
as Benito Mussolini (uncredited)
Road to Happiness
1941
as Pietro Pacelli
It Started with Eve
1941
as Armand (uncredited)
Doctors Don't Tell
1941
as Montez
Rags to Riches
1941
as Professor Del Rio
The Border Legion
1940
as Tony
Argentine Nights
1940
as Papa Viejos
Brother Orchid
1940
as Warehouse Manager (uncredited)
Torrid Zone
1940
as Garcia
I Was an Adventuress
1940
as Fisherman
Dr. Kildare's Strange Case
1940
as Antonio
Everything Happens at Night
1939
as Bartender
Lady of the Tropics
1939
as Lamartine
Juarez
1939
as Councilman in Meeting with Maximilian (uncredited)
Vacation from Love
1938
as French Judge