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Paul Porcasi

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Birthdate

1879-01-01

Day of Death

1946-08-08

Place of Birth

Palermo, Sicily, Italy

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.

Filmography (112)

⭐ 4.5 Role: Popolopolis

I'll Remember April

1945
⭐ 6.8 Role: Spumoni

Swing Hostess

1944
⭐ 7.1 Role: Cafe Owner (uncredited)

Hail the Conquering Hero

1944
⭐ 7.0 Role: Town Barber (uncredited)

The Unknown Guest

1943
⭐ 8.0 Role: Bartender

Melody Parade

1943
⭐ 6.6 Role: Impressario

Hi Diddle Diddle

1943
⭐ 6.7 Role: Customs Official with Joe

Background to Danger

1943
⭐ 7.0 Role: Rebescu

Quiet Please, Murder

1943
⭐ 8.1 Role: Native Introducing Ferrari (uncredited)

Casablanca

1943
⭐ 6.2 Role: Benito Mussolini (uncredited)

Star Spangled Rhythm

1942
⭐ 5.7 Role: Pietro Pacelli

Road to Happiness

1941
⭐ 7.2 Role: Armand (uncredited)

It Started with Eve

1941
⭐ 5.2 Role: Montez

Doctors Don't Tell

1941
⭐ 9.5 Role: Professor Del Rio

Rags to Riches

1941
⭐ 5.0 Role: Tony

The Border Legion

1940