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.
Acted in 109
1940s
- 1945
I'll Remember April
Popolopolis
- 1944
Hail the Conquering Hero
Cafe Owner (uncredited)
- 1943
The Unknown Guest
Town Barber (uncredited)
Melody Parade
Bartender
Hi Diddle Diddle
Impressario
Background to Danger
Customs Official with Joe (uncredited)
Quiet Please, Murder
Rebescu
- 1942
Star Spangled Rhythm
Benito Mussolini (uncredited)
- 1941
Road to Happiness
Pietro Pacelli
It Started with Eve
Armand (uncredited)
Doctors Don't Tell
Montez
Rags to Riches
Professor Del Rio
- 1940
The Border Legion
Tony
Argentine Nights
Papa Viejos
Brother Orchid
Warehouse Manager (uncredited)
Torrid Zone
Garcia
I Was an Adventuress
Fisherman
1930s
- 1939
Everything Happens at Night
Bartender
Lady of the Tropics
Lamartine
- 1938
Vacation from Love
French Judge
Bulldog Drummond in Africa
Hotel Manager
I'll Give a Million
Cafe Proprietor (uncredited)
Crime School
Nick Papadopolos
- 1937
Big Town Girl
Nightclub Manager
The Bride Wore Red
Signor Nobili
Madame X
Hotel Gran Via Proprietor
The Emperor's Candlesticks
Santuzzi
Café Metropole
Police Official
Maytime
Trentini
- 1936
Crash Donovan
Cafe Owner
Trouble for Two
Cafe Proprietor (Uncredited)
The Leathernecks Have Landed
Enrico 'Rico' Venetzi
Muss 'em Up
Luigi Turseniani, Head of the Mob
The Lady Consents
Joe - Restaurant Proprietor
- 1935
I Dream Too Much
Uncle Tito
Stars Over Broadway
Luigi
Hi, Gaucho!
Gen. Ortegas
Waterfront Lady
Tony Spadaloni
Broadway Gondolier
Señor Fuzzi
Charlie Chan in Egypt
Insp. Fouad Soueida
Go Into Your Dance
Show MC
Baby Face Harrington
Headwaiter (uncredited)
The Florentine Dagger
Antonio
A Night at the Ritz
Henri
The Payoff
Nick
Enter Madame
Archimede
- 1934
Million Dollar Baby
Marvelo No.1
Imitation of Life
Jackson's Restaurant Manager (uncredited)
The Gay Divorcee
French Headwaiter (uncredited)
Wake Up and Dream
Polopolis
La Cucaracha
Señor Martinez
Chained
Mr. Piazza (uncredited)
His Greatest Gamble
Innkeeper (uncredited)
The Great Flirtation
Herr Direktor
Coming Out Party
Manager
- 1933
He Couldn't Take It
Nick
Havana Widows
Fernando, the Headwaiter (uncredited)
Gigolettes of Paris
Movie
Saturday's Millions
Felix
I Loved a Woman
Apopoulis - Hotel Proprietor in Greece (uncredited)
The Devil's Mate
Nick
The Devil's in Love
Bartender
When Strangers Marry
Phillipe
Terror Aboard
Luigi - the Chef
The Secret of Madame Blanche
French Doctor (Uncredited)
- 1932
Cynara
Joseph the Maitre D'
Under-Cover Man
Sam Dorse
Men Are Such Fools
Klepak
The Kid from Spain
Gonzales
Red Haired Alibi
Margoli
Devil and the Deep
Hassan
While Paris Sleeps
Kapas
Stowaway
Tony
A Woman Commands
Cafe Proprietor
The Passionate Plumber
Paul Le Maire
Under Eighteen
François
- 1931
El pasado acusa
Tony Pagano
Bought!
Rapello
Party Husband
Henri Renard
The Good Bad Girl
Tony Pagano
Svengali
Bonelli
Doctors' Wives
Dr. Calucci
Gentleman's Fate
Papa Mario Giovanni
- 1930
Derelict
Masoni
The Three Sisters
Rinaldi
Such Men Are Dangerous
Monsieur Durand (uncredited)
Murder on the Roof
Joe Carozzo
1920s
- 1929
Broadway
Nick Verdis
- 1927
Wedding Bills
Desk Clerk (uncredited)
- 1926
Say It Again
Count Tanza
Appearances1
1930s
- 1935
La Fiesta de Santa Barbara
Self