Paul Porcasi
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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.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Paul Porcasi reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Paul Porcasi's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 52% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Paul Porcasi remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Rags to Riches, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Paul Porcasi Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Paul Porcasi's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Paul Porcasi.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | Swing Hostess | Spumoni | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Hail the Conquering Hero | Cafe Owner (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Hi Diddle Diddle | Impressario | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Background to Danger | Customs Official with Joe | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Quiet Please, Murder | Rebescu | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Casablanca | Native Introducing Ferrari (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Star Spangled Rhythm | Benito Mussolini (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | It Started with Eve | Armand (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Rags to Riches | Professor Del Rio | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Brother Orchid | Warehouse Manager (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Torrid Zone | Garcia | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | I Was an Adventuress | Fisherman | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Lady of the Tropics | Lamartine | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Juarez | Councilman in Meeting with Maximilian (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Crime School | Nick Papadopolos | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Big Town Girl | Nightclub Manager | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Bride Wore Red | Signor Nobili | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Madame X | Hotel Gran Via Proprietor | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Café Metropole | Police Official | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Maytime | Trentini | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Seventh Heaven | Gendarme | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Trouble for Two | Cafe Proprietor (Uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Mr. Deeds Goes to Town | Italian Opera Board Member (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Lady Consents | Joe - Restaurant Proprietor | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | La Fiesta de Santa Barbara | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Hi, Gaucho! | Gen. Ortegas | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Charlie Chan in Egypt | Insp. Fouad Soueida | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Go Into Your Dance | Show MC | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Imitation of Life | Jackson's Restaurant Manager (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Gay Divorcee | French Headwaiter (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Chained | Mr. Piazza (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | La Cucaracha | Señor Martinez | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Tarzan and His Mate | Monsieur Feronde (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Flying Down to Rio | Mayor | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Havana Widows | Fernando, the Headwaiter (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Footlight Parade | Apolinaris | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Terror Aboard | Luigi - the Chef | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | King Kong | Apple Vendor (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Kid from Spain | Gonzales | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | While Paris Sleeps | Kapas | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | A Woman Commands | Cafe Proprietor | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Passionate Plumber | Paul Le Maire | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Under Eighteen | François | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | Bought! | Rapello | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | Smart Money | Alexander Amenoppopolus | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Svengali | Bonelli | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | Gentleman's Fate | Papa Mario Giovanni | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Criminal Code | Tony Spelvin | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | Derelict | Masoni | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Morocco | Lo Tinto | Average | Similar → |
Paul Porcasi - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Paul Porcasi?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Paul Porcasi is "Rags to Riches" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Paul Porcasi acted in?
Paul Porcasi has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Paul Porcasi?
Other notable films include "Derelict", "Casablanca", and "A Woman Commands".