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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
It Started with Eve
as Armand (uncredited)
1941
Charlie Chan in Egypt
as Insp. Fouad Soueida
1935
When Strangers Marry
as Phillipe
1933
Café Metropole
as Police Official
1937
Quiet Please, Murder
as Rebescu
1943
The Criminal Code
as Tony Spelvin
1931
The Florentine Dagger
as Antonio
1935
Say It Again
as Count Tanza
1926
Smart Money
as Alexander Amenoppopolus
1931
British Agent
as Count Romano
1934
The Border Legion
as Tony
1940
The Emperor's Candlesticks
as Santuzzi
1937
The Three Sisters
as Rinaldi
1930
Crime School
as Nick Papadopolos
1938
Under Eighteen
as François
1932
I Loved a Woman
as Apopoulis - Hotel Proprietor in Greece (uncredited)
1933
The Leathernecks Have Landed
as Enrico 'Rico' Venetzi
1936
Terror Aboard
as Luigi - the Chef
1933
Star Spangled Rhythm
as Benito Mussolini (uncredited)
1942
The Kid from Spain
as Gonzales
1932