Paul Porcasi
Actor
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
King Kong
as Apple Vendor (uncredited) 1933
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
as Italian Opera Board Member (uncredited) 1936
Morocco
as Lo Tinto 1930
Tarzan and His Mate
as Monsieur Feronde (uncredited) 1934
The Gay Divorcee
as French Headwaiter (uncredited) 1934
Footlight Parade
as Apolinaris 1933
Imitation of Life
as Jackson's Restaurant Manager (uncredited) 1934
Hail the Conquering Hero
as Cafe Owner (uncredited) 1944
Flying Down to Rio
as Mayor 1933
Svengali
as Bonelli 1931
Brother Orchid
as Warehouse Manager (uncredited) 1940
The Death Kiss
as Ellsmith 1932
The Criminal Code
as Tony Spelvin 1931
Charlie Chan in Egypt
as Insp. Fouad Soueida 1935
It Started with Eve
as Armand (uncredited) 1941
Smart Money
as Alexander Amenoppopolus 1931