Paul Porcasi
Acting
- Born:
- 1879-01-01
- Died:
- 1946-08-08
- Place of birth:
- Palermo, Sicily, Italy
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
Filmography
I'll Remember April
Swing Hostess
Hail the Conquering Hero
The Unknown Guest
Melody Parade
Hi Diddle Diddle
Background to Danger
Quiet Please, Murder
Casablanca
Star Spangled Rhythm
Road to Happiness
It Started with Eve
Doctors Don't Tell
Rags to Riches
The Border Legion
Argentine Nights
Brother Orchid
Torrid Zone
I Was an Adventuress
Dr. Kildare's Strange Case
Everything Happens at Night
Lady of the Tropics
Juarez
Vacation from Love
Bulldog Drummond in Africa
I'll Give a Million
Crime School
Big Town Girl
The Bride Wore Red
Madame X
The Emperor's Candlesticks
Café Metropole
Maytime
Seventh Heaven
Crash Donovan
Down to the Sea
Trouble for Two
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
The Leathernecks Have Landed
Muss 'em Up
The Lady Consents
La Fiesta de Santa Barbara
I Dream Too Much
Stars Over Broadway
Hi, Gaucho!
Waterfront Lady
Broadway Gondolier
Charlie Chan in Egypt
Go Into Your Dance
Baby Face Harrington
The Florentine Dagger
A Night at the Ritz
The Payoff
Enter Madame
Million Dollar Baby
Imitation of Life
The Gay Divorcee
Wake Up and Dream
British Agent
La Cucaracha
Chained
His Greatest Gamble
The Great Flirtation
Tarzan and His Mate
Coming Out Party
Flying Down to Rio
He Couldn't Take It
Roman Scandals
Havana Widows
Big Time Or Bust
Footlight Parade
Gigolettes of Paris
Saturday's Millions
I Loved a Woman
The Devil's Mate
The Devil's in Love
When Strangers Marry
Terror Aboard
King Kong
Caliente Love
The Secret of Madame Blanche
Cynara
The Death Kiss
Under-Cover Man
Men Are Such Fools
The Kid from Spain
Red Haired Alibi
A Parisian Romance
Devil and the Deep
While Paris Sleeps
Stowaway
A Woman Commands
The Passionate Plumber
Under Eighteen
Bought!
Smart Money
Party Husband
The Good Bad Girl
Svengali
Doctors' Wives
Gentleman's Fate
The Criminal Code
Derelict
Morocco
A Lady's Morals
Born Reckless
The Three Sisters
Such Men Are Dangerous
Murder on the Roof
Broadway
Wedding Bills
Say It Again