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Paul Porcasi

Acting Born Jan 1, 1879 Palermo, Sicily, Italy 24 credits
24
Total Credits
1930–1943
14 Years Career Span
3
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Paul Porcasi works in acting. Born January 1, 1879 in Palermo, Sicily, Italy. Archytele tracks 24 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

Film

Casablanca

as Native Introducing Ferrari (uncredited)
Film

King Kong

as Apple Vendor (uncredited)
Film

Mr. Deeds Goes to Town

as Italian Opera Board Member (uncredited)

Frequent co-stars

Frank Reicher 2 shared titles
Herbert Lom 1 shared title
Michael Johnson 1 shared title
Sally Smith 1 shared title
Mary Yeomans 1 shared title
Mary Steele 1 shared title
Rona Anderson 1 shared title
Jennifer White 1 shared title
Delphi Lawrence 1 shared title
Margaret Whiting 1 shared title

Career timeline

CasablancaBackground to Danger
Brother OrchidTorrid Zone
JuarezLady of the Tropics
Crime School
Madame XThe Emperor's CandlesticksSeventh Heaven
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
Broadway Gondolier
Tarzan and His MateImitation of LifeThe Gay DivorceeBritish AgentChained
King KongFootlight ParadeFlying Down to Rio
Smart MoneySvengaliThe Criminal Code
Morocco

Full Filmography

24 titles
  • Casablanca (1943) as Native Introducing Ferrari (uncredited)
  • King Kong (1933) as Apple Vendor (uncredited)
  • Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936) as Italian Opera Board Member (uncredited)
  • Morocco (1930) as Lo Tinto
  • Tarzan and His Mate (1934) as Monsieur Feronde (uncredited)
  • Juarez (1939) as Councilman in Meeting with Maximilian (uncredited)
  • Footlight Parade (1933) as Apolinaris
  • Flying Down to Rio (1933) as Mayor
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  • Crime School (1938) as Nick Papadopolos
  • Imitation of Life (1934) as Jackson's Restaurant Manager (uncredited)
  • Madame X (1937) as Hotel Gran Via Proprietor
  • The Gay Divorcee (1934) as French Headwaiter (uncredited)
  • The Emperor's Candlesticks (1937) as Santuzzi
  • British Agent (1934) as Count Romano
  • Broadway Gondolier (1935) as Señor Fuzzi
  • Smart Money (1931) as Alexander Amenoppopolus
  • Brother Orchid (1940) as Warehouse Manager (uncredited)
  • Seventh Heaven (1937) as Gendarme
  • Svengali (1931) as Bonelli
  • Background to Danger (1943) as Customs Official with Joe
  • The Criminal Code (1931) as Tony Spelvin
  • Lady of the Tropics (1939) as Lamartine
  • Torrid Zone (1940) as Garcia
  • Chained (1934) as Mr. Piazza (uncredited)

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Paul Porcasi best known for?

Paul Porcasi is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Casablanca (1943), King Kong (1933), Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936).

When and where was Paul Porcasi born?

Paul Porcasi was born on January 1, 1879 in Palermo, Sicily, Italy.

How many credits does Paul Porcasi have?

Paul Porcasi has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1930 to 1943.

What is Paul Porcasi's background in cinema and television?

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 t...

Paul Porcasi by the numbers

24credits
24films
0TV series
1930–1943active years

Age in their best-rated roles

  • Casablanca (1943) as Native Introducing Ferrari (uncredited) — aged about 64
  • King Kong (1933) as Apple Vendor (uncredited) — aged about 54
  • Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936) as Italian Opera Board Member (uncredited) — aged about 57

Full filmography (24) Born on January 1

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