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
Cast Credits
I'll Remember April
Character: Popolopolis
MOVIE • 1945
Swing Hostess
Character: Spumoni
MOVIE • 1944
Hail the Conquering Hero
Character: Cafe Owner (uncredited)
MOVIE • 1944
The Unknown Guest
Character: Town Barber (uncredited)
MOVIE • 1943
Melody Parade
Character: Bartender
MOVIE • 1943
Hi Diddle Diddle
Character: Impressario
MOVIE • 1943
Background to Danger
Character: Customs Official with Joe
MOVIE • 1943
Quiet Please, Murder
Character: Rebescu
MOVIE • 1943
Casablanca
Character: Native Introducing Ferrari (uncredited)
MOVIE • 1943
Star Spangled Rhythm
Character: Benito Mussolini (uncredited)
MOVIE • 1942
Road to Happiness
Character: Pietro Pacelli
MOVIE • 1941
It Started with Eve
Character: Armand (uncredited)
MOVIE • 1941
Doctors Don't Tell
Character: Montez
MOVIE • 1941
Rags to Riches
Character: Professor Del Rio
MOVIE • 1941
The Border Legion
Character: Tony
MOVIE • 1940
Argentine Nights
Character: Papa Viejos
MOVIE • 1940
Brother Orchid
Character: Warehouse Manager (uncredited)
MOVIE • 1940
Torrid Zone
Character: Garcia
MOVIE • 1940
I Was an Adventuress
Character: Fisherman
MOVIE • 1940
Dr. Kildare's Strange Case
Character: Antonio 'Tony', the Hospital Chef
MOVIE • 1940