Paul Porcasi

Paul Porcasi
Porcasi reprised his stage role
in the film Broadway (1929)
Born (1879-01-01)1 January 1879
Palermo, Sicily, Italy
Died 8 August 1946(1946-08-08) (aged 67)
Hollywood, California, U.S.
Resting place Holy Cross Cemetery, Culver City
Occupation Actor
Years active 1916–1945

Paul Porcasi (January 1, 1879 – August 8, 1946) was an Italian actor. He appeared in 142 films between 1917 and 1945.

Biography

Porcasi was born in Palermo, Sicily. Porcasi performed infrequently on the New York stage from 1916 to 1928. He ended his theatrical career with the role of Nick Verdis in the smash hit Broadway, which ran for 603 performances (September 16, 1926 – February 11, 1928) at the Broadhurst Theatre. He memorably reprised the role of "Nick the Greek" in Universal's 1929 film adaptation of the play. French actress Yola d'Avril portrayed his daughter, Madame Feronde, in MGM's adventure film Tarzan and His Mate (1934).

Porcasi died on August 8, 1946 in Hollywood, California.

Partial filmography

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