Maurice Black
Biography
Maurice Black (January 14, 1891 – January 18, 1938) was an American character actor known for his portrayal of mobsters. He appeared in more than 100 films from 1928 to 1938, when he died of pneumonia, four days after his 47th birthday. He was married to Edythe Raynore.
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Known For
Acting History
1938
Walking Down Broadway as Norton
1938The Canary Comes Across as Scarpuss
1937Adventure's End as Blackie
1937The Firefly as Pigeon Vendor (uncredited)
1937The Game That Kills as Jeff
1937The Californian as Pancho
1937Three Legionnaires as Gen. Stavinski's aide
1937Under Strange Flags as General Pancho Villa
1936Ellis Island as Nails
1936Silly Billies as Bandit with Toothache
1936Laughing Irish Eyes as Tony Martin
1936Exclusive Story as Martinello (uncredited)
1935Stars Over Broadway as Jim Flugel
1935Bonnie Scotland as Khan Mir Jutra
1935The Daring Young Man as Florist
1935Bride of Frankenstein as Gypsy (uncredited)
1934West of the Pecos as Shorty Evans
1934Wake Up and Dream as Tom Romero
1934Down to Their Last Yacht as Joe Spilatti (uncredited)
1934Friends of Mr. Sweeney as Pierre, the Headwaiter
1934Half a Sinner as Mike
1934Sixteen Fathoms Deep as Nick - Henhman / Crewman
1933Murder on the Campus as Blackie Atwater
1933Flying Down to Rio as One of the Three Greeks
1933Twin Husbands as Feets
1933Night Flight as Nightclub Manager (uncredited)
1933Ship of Wanted Men as George Spinoli
1933A Shriek in the Night as Josephus Martini (uncredited)
1933Stolen by Gypsies or Beer and Bicycles as Henchman
1933I Cover the Waterfront as Ortegus
1933Elmer, the Great as Dice Dealer (uncredited)
1933The Cohens and Kellys in Trouble as Nick (uncredited)
1933The Keyhole as Cuban Jewelry Salesman (uncredited)
1933Blondie Johnson as Tony (uncredited)
1932The Face on the Barroom Floor as Cesar Vanzetti
1932Tiger Shark as Jean Fernandez, a Shipwrecked Crewman (uncredited)
1932The King Murder as Philip Scott
1932While Paris Sleeps as Roca
1932Scarface as Jim, the Headwaiter (uncredited)
1932Steady Company as Blix
1932Dancers in the Dark as Max
1932Stowaway
1931Julius Sizzer as Tony
1931Women Go on Forever as Pete
1931Stout Hearts and Willing Hands
1931Smart Money as Greek Barber
1931Let's Do Things as Nightclub Manager (uncredited)
1931The Front Page as Diamond Louie
1931Lonely Wives as Taxi Driver
1931Little Caesar as Little Arnie Lorch
1931No Limit as Happy
1930Abraham Lincoln as Conspirator (uncredited)
1930Renegades as Cafe Manager (uncredited)
1930Brothers as Giuseppe Michaelo Lorenzo
1930The Sea God as Rudy
1930Live and Learn as Mr. Brown
1930Numbered Men as Lou Rinaldo
1930The Runaway Bride as 'Red' Dugan
1930Show Girl in Hollywood as Actor in Scene
1930Framed as Bing Murdock
1930Street of Chance as Nick
1930Playing Around as Joe
1929Dark Streets as Beefy Barker
1929Broadway Babies as Nick Stepanos
1929Leaping Love as Nate/Club Manager
1929Square Shoulders as Hook
1929The Carnation Kid as Tony
1928Marked Money as Donovan
1928Show Folks as Vaudeville Performer
1928Captain Swagger as Manager, Viennese Club