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.

Known For

Hail the Conquering Hero 1944 ★ 7.1
Swing Hostess 1944 ★ 6.8
Casablanca 1943 ★ 8.1
Background to Danger 1943 ★ 6.7
Brother Orchid 1940 ★ 6.6
Juarez 1939 ★ 6.5
The Emperor's Candlesticks 1937 ★ 4.9
Seventh Heaven 1937 ★ 6.4
Madame X 1937 ★ 6.1
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town 1936 ★ 7.5
Tarzan and His Mate 1934 ★ 6.6
The Gay Divorcee 1934 ★ 6.9
British Agent 1934 ★ 5.8
La Cucaracha 1934 ★ 6.1
Imitation of Life 1934 ★ 7.0
King Kong 1933 ★ 7.6
Footlight Parade 1933 ★ 6.8
The Devil's Mate 1933 ★ 8.0
Flying Down to Rio 1933 ★ 6.3
Stowaway 1932 ★ 6.5
Party Husband 1931 ★ 6.5
Smart Money 1931 ★ 6.9
Morocco 1930 ★ 6.4
Wedding Bills 1927 ★ 8.0