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Paul Porcasi

Paul Porcasi

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

I'll Remember April
I'll Remember April
1945 • Popolopolis
Swing Hostess
Swing Hostess
1944 • Spumoni
Hail the Conquering Hero
Hail the Conquering Hero
1944 • Cafe Owner (uncredited)
The Unknown Guest
The Unknown Guest
1943 • Town Barber (uncredited)
Melody Parade
Melody Parade
1943 • Bartender
Hi Diddle Diddle
Hi Diddle Diddle
1943 • Impressario
Background to Danger
Background to Danger
1943 • Customs Official with Joe
Quiet Please, Murder
Quiet Please, Murder
1943 • Rebescu

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I'll Remember April
I'll Remember April
1945 • Popolopolis
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Swing Hostess
Swing Hostess
1944 • Spumoni
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Hail the Conquering Hero
Hail the Conquering Hero
1944 • Cafe Owner (uncredited)
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The Unknown Guest
The Unknown Guest
1943 • Town Barber (uncredited)
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Melody Parade
Melody Parade
1943 • Bartender
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Hi Diddle Diddle
Hi Diddle Diddle
1943 • Impressario
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Background to Danger
Background to Danger
1943 • Customs Official with Joe
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Casablanca
Casablanca
1943 • Native Introducing Ferrari (uncredited)
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Star Spangled Rhythm
Star Spangled Rhythm
1942 • Benito Mussolini (uncredited)
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Road to Happiness
Road to Happiness
1941 • Pietro Pacelli
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It Started with Eve
It Started with Eve
1941 • Armand (uncredited)
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Rags to Riches
Rags to Riches
1941 • Professor Del Rio
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Argentine Nights
Argentine Nights
1940 • Papa Viejos
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Brother Orchid
Brother Orchid
1940 • Warehouse Manager (uncredited)
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Torrid Zone
Torrid Zone
1940 • Garcia
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Dr. Kildare's Strange Case
Dr. Kildare's Strange Case
1940 • Antonio 'Tony', the Hospital Chef
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Juarez
Juarez
1939 • Councilman in Meeting with Maximilian (uncredited)
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Vacation from Love
Vacation from Love
1938 • French Judge
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I'll Give a Million
I'll Give a Million
1938 • Cafe Proprietor (uncredited)
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Crime School
Crime School
1938 • Nick Papadopolos
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Big Town Girl
Big Town Girl
1937 • Nightclub Manager
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The Bride Wore Red
The Bride Wore Red
1937 • Signor Nobili
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Madame X
Madame X
1937 • Hotel Gran Via Proprietor
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Café Metropole
Café Metropole
1937 • Police Official
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Maytime
Maytime
1937 • Trentini
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Seventh Heaven
Seventh Heaven
1937 • Gendarme
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Crash Donovan
Crash Donovan
1936 • Cafe Owner
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Down to the Sea
1936 • Vasilios
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Trouble for Two
Trouble for Two
1936 • Cafe Proprietor (Uncredited)
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Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
1936 • Italian Opera Board Member (uncredited)
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The Leathernecks Have Landed
The Leathernecks Have Landed
1936 • Enrico 'Rico' Venetzi
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Muss 'em Up
Muss 'em Up
1936 • Luigi Turseniani, Head of the Mob
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The Lady Consents
The Lady Consents
1936 • Joe - Restaurant Proprietor
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I Dream Too Much
I Dream Too Much
1935 • Uncle Tito
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Hi, Gaucho!
Hi, Gaucho!
1935 • Gen. Ortegas
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Waterfront Lady
Waterfront Lady
1935 • Tony Spadaloni
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Broadway Gondolier
Broadway Gondolier
1935 • Señor Fuzzi
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Charlie Chan in Egypt
Charlie Chan in Egypt
1935 • Insp. Fouad Soueida
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Baby Face Harrington
Baby Face Harrington
1935 • Headwaiter (uncredited)
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Enter Madame
Enter Madame
1935 • Archimede
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Million Dollar Baby
Million Dollar Baby
1934 • Marvelo No.1
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Imitation of Life
Imitation of Life
1934 • Jackson's Restaurant Manager (uncredited)
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The Gay Divorcee
The Gay Divorcee
1934 • French Headwaiter (uncredited)
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Wake Up and Dream
Wake Up and Dream
1934 • Polopolis
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British Agent
British Agent
1934 • Count Romano
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Chained
Chained
1934 • Mr. Piazza (uncredited)
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La Cucaracha
La Cucaracha
1934 • Señor Martinez
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His Greatest Gamble
His Greatest Gamble
1934 • Innkeeper (uncredited)
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The Great Flirtation
The Great Flirtation
1934 • Herr Direktor
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Tarzan and His Mate
Tarzan and His Mate
1934 • Monsieur Feronde (uncredited)
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Roman Scandals
Roman Scandals
1933 • Chef (uncredited)
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Havana Widows
Havana Widows
1933 • Fernando, the Headwaiter (uncredited)
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Footlight Parade
Footlight Parade
1933 • Apolinaris
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I Loved a Woman
I Loved a Woman
1933 • Apopoulis - Hotel Proprietor in Greece (uncredited)
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Terror Aboard
Terror Aboard
1933 • Luigi - the Chef
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King Kong
King Kong
1933 • Apple Vendor (uncredited)
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Caliente Love
1933 • Mexican Señorita's Husband
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The Secret of Madame Blanche
The Secret of Madame Blanche
1933 • French Doctor (Uncredited)
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Cynara
Cynara
1932 • Joseph the Maitre D'
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The Death Kiss
The Death Kiss
1932 • Ellsmith
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Under-Cover Man
Under-Cover Man
1932 • Sam Dorse
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Stowaway
Stowaway
1932 • Tony
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A Woman Commands
A Woman Commands
1932 • Cafe Proprietor
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The Passionate Plumber
The Passionate Plumber
1932 • Paul Le Maire
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Under Eighteen
Under Eighteen
1932 • François
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Bought!
Bought!
1931 • Rapello
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Smart Money
Smart Money
1931 • Alexander Amenoppopolus
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Party Husband
Party Husband
1931 • Henri Renard
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The Good Bad Girl
The Good Bad Girl
1931 • Tony Pagano
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Svengali
Svengali
1931 • Bonelli
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Doctors' Wives
Doctors' Wives
1931 • Dr. Calucci
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Gentleman's Fate
Gentleman's Fate
1931 • Papa Mario Giovanni
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The Criminal Code
The Criminal Code
1931 • Tony Spelvin
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Derelict
Derelict
1930 • Masoni
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Morocco
Morocco
1930 • Lo Tinto
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Born Reckless
Born Reckless
1930 • Pa Beretti
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Such Men Are Dangerous
Such Men Are Dangerous
1930 • Monsieur Durand (uncredited)
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Murder on the Roof
Murder on the Roof
1930 • Joe Carozzo
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Broadway
Broadway
1929 • Nick Verdis
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Wedding Bills
Wedding Bills
1927 • Desk Clerk (uncredited)
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Say It Again
Say It Again
1926 • Count Tanza
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