Paul Porcasi
Department: Acting
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
It Started with Eve
1941
Charlie Chan in Egypt
1935
When Strangers Marry
1933
Café Metropole
1937
Quiet Please, Murder
1943
The Criminal Code
1931
The Florentine Dagger
1935
Say It Again
1926
Smart Money
1931
British Agent
1934
The Border Legion
1940
The Emperor's Candlesticks
1937
The Three Sisters
1930
Crime School
1938
Under Eighteen
1932
I Loved a Woman
1933
The Leathernecks Have Landed
1936
Terror Aboard
1933
Star Spangled Rhythm
1942
The Kid from Spain
1932
Swing Hostess
1944
Bought!
1931
Caliente Love
1933
Cynara
1932
Gigolettes of Paris
1933
A Parisian Romance
1932
Down to the Sea
1936
Big Time Or Bust
1933
The Good Bad Girl
1931
La Cucaracha
1934
Bulldog Drummond in Africa
1938
Born Reckless
1930
I Dream Too Much
1935
Wake Up and Dream
1934
Argentine Nights
1940
Gentleman's Fate
1931
Men Are Such Fools
1932
Tarzan and His Mate
1934
Svengali
1931
Hi, Gaucho!
1935
While Paris Sleeps
1932
Doctors' Wives
1931
I Was an Adventuress
1940
Havana Widows
1933
Casablanca
1943
Madame X
1937
I'll Give a Million
1938
The Devil's in Love
1933
Broadway Gondolier
1935
Baby Face Harrington
1935
His Greatest Gamble
1934
Stars Over Broadway
1935
The Gay Divorcee
1934
Juarez
1939
Lady of the Tropics
1939
Everything Happens at Night
1939
Under-Cover Man
1932
Rags to Riches
1941
Doctors Don't Tell
1941
Footlight Parade
1933
The Unknown Guest
1943
Morocco
1930
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
1936
Brother Orchid
1940
Devil and the Deep
1932
A Lady's Morals
1930
The Payoff
1935
Waterfront Lady
1935
A Night at the Ritz
1935
Torrid Zone
1940
Dr. Kildare's Strange Case
1940
The Lady Consents
1936
Stowaway
1932
Road to Happiness
1941
Enter Madame
1935
Flying Down to Rio
1933
The Bride Wore Red
1937
Big Town Girl
1937
Party Husband
1931
Maytime
1937
Saturday's Millions
1933
Muss 'em Up
1936
Seventh Heaven
1937
Broadway
1929
King Kong
1933
Red Haired Alibi
1932
The Death Kiss
1932
Hi Diddle Diddle
1943
The Great Flirtation
1934
A Woman Commands
1932
Background to Danger
1943
Chained
1934
La Fiesta de Santa Barbara
1935
Crash Donovan
1936
Coming Out Party
1934
The Secret of Madame Blanche
1933
Imitation of Life
1934
I'll Remember April
1945
The Passionate Plumber
1932
Go Into Your Dance
1935
Trouble for Two
1936
Such Men Are Dangerous
1930
Vacation from Love
1938
Derelict
1930
Melody Parade
1943
Million Dollar Baby
1934
The Devil's Mate
1933
He Couldn't Take It
1933
Murder on the Roof
1930
Hail the Conquering Hero
1944
Roman Scandals
1933
Wedding Bills
1927