Paul Porcasi

January 1, 1879 · Palermo, Sicily, Italy

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.

Notable work

8.1
Casablanca (1943)
as Native Introducing Ferrari (uncredited)
7.6
King Kong (1933)
as Apple Vendor (uncredited)
7.5
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936)
as Italian Opera Board Member (uncredited)

Often works with

Humphrey Bogart
3 titles together
Casablanca, Brother Orchid, Crime School
Donald Crisp
3 titles together
Svengali, Brother Orchid, Juarez
Claude Rains
2 titles together
Casablanca, Juarez
Sydney Greenstreet
2 titles together
Casablanca, Background to Danger
Peter Lorre
2 titles together
Casablanca, Background to Danger
Frank Reicher
2 titles together
King Kong, Charlie Chan in Egypt

Full filmography · 109

I'll Remember April
as Popolopolis
1945
Swing Hostess
as Spumoni
1944
Hail the Conquering Hero
as Cafe Owner (uncredited)
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The Unknown Guest
as Town Barber (uncredited)
1943
Melody Parade
as Bartender
1943
Hi Diddle Diddle
as Impressario
1943
Background to Danger
as Customs Official with Joe (uncredited)
19436.7
Quiet Please, Murder
as Rebescu
1943
Casablanca
as Native Introducing Ferrari (uncredited)
19438.1
Star Spangled Rhythm
as Benito Mussolini (uncredited)
1942
Road to Happiness
as Pietro Pacelli
1941
It Started with Eve
as Armand (uncredited)
19417.2