Acting · Palermo, Sicily, Italy · Born January 1, 1879
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.
MovieI'll Remember April
1945
as Popolopolis
MovieSwing Hostess
1944
as Spumoni
MovieHail the Conquering Hero
1944
as Cafe Owner (uncredited)
MovieThe Unknown Guest
1943
as Town Barber (uncredited)
MovieMelody Parade
1943
as Bartender
MovieHi Diddle Diddle
1943
as Impressario
MovieBackground to Danger
1943
as Customs Official with Joe
MovieQuiet Please, Murder
1943
as Rebescu
MovieCasablanca
1943
as Native Introducing Ferrari (uncredited)
MovieStar Spangled Rhythm
1942
as Benito Mussolini (uncredited)
MovieRoad to Happiness
1941
as Pietro Pacelli
MovieIt Started with Eve
1941
as Armand (uncredited)
MovieDoctors Don't Tell
1941
as Montez
MovieRags to Riches
1941
as Professor Del Rio
MovieThe Border Legion
1940
as Tony
MovieArgentine Nights
1940
as Papa Viejos
MovieBrother Orchid
1940
as Warehouse Manager (uncredited)
MovieTorrid Zone
1940
as Garcia
MovieI Was an Adventuress
1940
as Fisherman
MovieDr. Kildare's Strange Case
1940
as Antonio
MovieEverything Happens at Night
1939
as Bartender
MovieLady of the Tropics
1939
as Lamartine
MovieJuarez
1939
as Councilman in Meeting with Maximilian (uncredited)
MovieVacation from Love
1938
as French Judge
MovieBulldog Drummond in Africa
1938
as Hotel Manager
MovieI'll Give a Million
1938
as Cafe Proprietor (uncredited)
MovieCrime School
1938
as Nick Papadopolos
MovieBig Town Girl
1937
as Nightclub Manager
MovieThe Bride Wore Red
1937
as Signor Nobili
MovieMadame X
1937
as Hotel Gran Via Proprietor
MovieThe Emperor's Candlesticks
1937
as Santuzzi
MovieCafé Metropole
1937
as Police Official
MovieMaytime
1937
as Trentini
MovieSeventh Heaven
1937
as Gendarme
MovieCrash Donovan
1936
as Cafe Owner
Down to the Sea
1936
as Vasilios
MovieTrouble for Two
1936
as Cafe Proprietor (Uncredited)
MovieMr. Deeds Goes to Town
1936
as Italian Opera Board Member (uncredited)
MovieThe Leathernecks Have Landed
1936
as Enrico 'Rico' Venetzi
MovieMuss 'em Up
1936
as Luigi Turseniani, Head of the Mob
MovieThe Lady Consents
1936
as Joe - Restaurant Proprietor
MovieLa Fiesta de Santa Barbara
1935
as Self
MovieI Dream Too Much
1935
as Uncle Tito
MovieStars Over Broadway
1935
as Luigi
MovieHi, Gaucho!
1935
as Gen. Ortegas
MovieWaterfront Lady
1935
as Tony Spadaloni
MovieBroadway Gondolier
1935
as Señor Fuzzi
MovieCharlie Chan in Egypt
1935
as Insp. Fouad Soueida
MovieGo Into Your Dance
1935
as Show MC
MovieBaby Face Harrington
1935
as Headwaiter (uncredited)
MovieThe Florentine Dagger
1935
as Antonio
MovieA Night at the Ritz
1935
as Henri
MovieThe Payoff
1935
as Nick
MovieEnter Madame
1935
as Archimede
MovieMillion Dollar Baby
1934
as Marvelo No.1
MovieImitation of Life
1934
as Jackson's Restaurant Manager (uncredited)
MovieThe Gay Divorcee
1934
as French Headwaiter (uncredited)
MovieWake Up and Dream
1934
as Polopolis
MovieBritish Agent
1934
as Count Romano
MovieLa Cucaracha
1934
as Señor Martinez
MovieChained
1934
as Mr. Piazza (uncredited)
MovieHis Greatest Gamble
1934
as Innkeeper (uncredited)
MovieThe Great Flirtation
1934
as Herr Direktor
MovieTarzan and His Mate
1934
as Monsieur Feronde (uncredited)
MovieComing Out Party
1934
as Manager
MovieFlying Down to Rio
1933
as Mayor
MovieHe Couldn't Take It
1933
as Nick
MovieRoman Scandals
1933
as Chef (uncredited)
MovieHavana Widows
1933
as Fernando, the Headwaiter (uncredited)
MovieBig Time Or Bust
1933
as Louie
MovieFootlight Parade
1933
as Apolinaris
MovieGigolettes of Paris
1933
MovieSaturday's Millions
1933
as Felix
MovieI Loved a Woman
1933
as Apopoulis - Hotel Proprietor in Greece (uncredited)
MovieThe Devil's Mate
1933
as Nick
MovieThe Devil's in Love
1933
as Bartender
MovieWhen Strangers Marry
1933
as Phillipe
MovieTerror Aboard
1933
as Luigi - the Chef
MovieKing Kong
1933
as Apple Vendor (uncredited)
Caliente Love
1933
as Mexican Señorita's Husband
MovieThe Secret of Madame Blanche
1933
as French Doctor (Uncredited)
MovieCynara
1932
as Joseph the Maitre D'
MovieThe Death Kiss
1932
as Ellsmith
MovieUnder-Cover Man
1932
as Sam Dorse
MovieMen Are Such Fools
1932
as Klepak
MovieThe Kid from Spain
1932
as Gonzales
MovieRed Haired Alibi
1932
as Margoli
A Parisian Romance
1932
as Deville
MovieDevil and the Deep
1932
as Hassan
MovieWhile Paris Sleeps
1932
as Kapas
MovieStowaway
1932
as Tony
MovieA Woman Commands
1932
as Cafe Proprietor
MovieThe Passionate Plumber
1932
as Paul Le Maire
MovieUnder Eighteen
1932
as François
MovieBought!
1931
as Rapello
MovieSmart Money
1931
as Alexander Amenoppopolus
MovieParty Husband
1931
as Henri Renard
MovieThe Good Bad Girl
1931
as Tony Pagano
MovieSvengali
1931
as Bonelli
MovieDoctors' Wives
1931
as Dr. Calucci
MovieGentleman's Fate
1931
as Papa Mario Giovanni
MovieThe Criminal Code
1931
as Tony Spelvin
MovieDerelict
1930
as Masoni
MovieMorocco
1930
as Lo Tinto
MovieA Lady's Morals
1930
as Maretti
MovieBorn Reckless
1930
as Pa Beretti
MovieThe Three Sisters
1930
as Rinaldi
MovieSuch Men Are Dangerous
1930
as Monsieur Durand (uncredited)
MovieMurder on the Roof
1930
as Joe Carozzo
MovieBroadway
1929
as Nick Verdis
MovieWedding Bills
1927
as Desk Clerk (uncredited)
MovieSay It Again
1926
as Count Tanza
