Cause of death Pneumonia Role Character actor Name Maurice Black | Years active 1928-1938 Occupation Actor Ex-spouse Edythe Raynore | |
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Born January 14, 1891 ( 1891-01-14 ) Queens, New York, U.S. Died January 18, 1938, Hollywood, California, United States Movies Little Caesar, Bonnie Scotland, I Cover the Waterfront, Smart Money, Flying Down to Rio Similar People Mervyn LeRoy, James Cruze, James Whale, Frank Lloyd, Richard Thorpe | ||
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, aged 47. He was married to Edythe Raynore.
Filmography
Actor
1938
Walking Down Broadway as
Norton (uncredited)
1938
The Canary Comes Across (Short) as
Scarpuss
1937
Adventure's End as
Blackie
1937
The Game That Kills as
Jeff
1937
The Firefly as
Pigeon Vendor (uncredited)
1937
The Life of Emile Zola as
Minor Role (uncredited)
1937
The Californian as
Pancho
1937
Three Legionnaires as
Gen. Stavinski's aide
1937
Under Strange Flags as
General Pancho Villa
1936
Ellis Island as
Nails
1936
Missing Girls as
Miller
1936
A Son Comes Home as
Greek Sailor (uncredited)
1936
Silly Billies as
Bandit with Toothache (uncredited)
1936
Laughing Irish Eyes as
Tony Martin
1936
Exclusive Story as
Martinello (uncredited)
1935
Stars Over Broadway as
Jim Flugel (uncredited)
1935
The Last Days of Pompeii as
Attendant in Gladiators' Training Room (uncredited)
1935
Bonnie Scotland as
Khan Mir Jutra
1935
The Crusades as
Amir (uncredited)
1935
Orchids to You as
Flower Seller (uncredited)
1935
The Daring Young Man as
Florist (uncredited)
1935
Under the Pampas Moon as
Patron (uncredited)
1935
The Bride of Frankenstein as
Gypsy (uncredited)
1934
West of the Pecos as
Shorty Evans
1934
The Mighty Barnum as
Imposter (uncredited)
1934
Wake Up and Dream as
Tom Romero
1934
Gift of Gab as
Audition Room Owner (uncredited)
1934
Down to Their Last Yacht as
Joe Spilatti (uncredited)
1934
The Party's Over as
Proprietor of Sweet Shop (uncredited)
1934
Friends of Mr. Sweeney as
Pierre, the Headwaiter (uncredited)
1934
Half a Sinner as
Mike
1934
Sixteen Fathoms Deep as
Nick - Henhman / Crewman
1933
Twin Screws (Short)
1933
Flying Down to Rio as
One of the Three Greeks
1933
Twin Husbands as
Feets
1933
Murder on the Campus as
Blackie Atwater
1933
Tillie and Gus as
Bit Part (uncredited)
1933
Night Flight as
Nightclub Manager (uncredited)
1933
Ship of Wanted Men as
George Spinoli
1933
Her First Mate as
Boat Extra on Steps (uncredited)
1933
A Shriek in the Night as
Josephus Martini (uncredited)
1933
Stolen by Gypsies or Beer and Bicycles (Short) as
Henchman
1933
I Cover the Waterfront as
Ortegus
1933
Elmer, the Great as
Dice Dealer (uncredited)
1933
Picture Snatcher as
Speakeasy Proprietor (uncredited)
1933
The Cohens and Kellys in Trouble as
Nick (uncredited)
1933
Lost in Limehouse (Short) as
Hoo Flung
1933
The Keyhole as
Cuban Jewelry Salesman (uncredited)
1933
Blondie Johnson as
Tony (uncredited)
1933
Grand Slam as
Paul (uncredited)
1932
Rasputin and the Empress as
Revolutionary Soldier (uncredited)
1932
The Bride's Bereavement; or, the Snake in the Grass (Short) as
Thieving Sailor No. 97
1932
The Face on the Barroom Floor as
Cesar Vanzetti
1932
The All-American as
Blackie Doyle
1932
Tiger Shark as
Jean Fernandez - a Shipwrecked Crewman (uncredited)
1932
The King Murder as
Philip Scott
1932
The Engineer's Daughter; or, Iron Minnie's Revenge (Short) as
Hobo on Second Train
1932
The Strange Love of Molly Louvain as
Nicky's Pal (uncredited)
1932
While Paris Sleeps as
Roca
1932
Rule 'Em and Weep (Short) as
Drummer
1932
The Famous Ferguson Case as
Kaplan (scenes deleted)
1932
Symphony of Six Million as
Felix's Patient (uncredited)
1932
Scarface as
Jim - Headwaiter (uncredited)
1932
Steady Company as
Blix
1932
Dancers in the Dark as
Max
1932
Stowaway as
Undetermined role
1932
Torchy Turns the Trick (Short)
1931
Stung (Short) as
The Accused
1931
The Great Junction Hotel (Short) as
Mr. Scarponi
1931
Sob Sister as
Gimp Peters (uncredited)
1931
Oh! Oh! Cleopatra (Short) as
Ruyal Musician
1931
Women Go on Forever as
Pete
1931
Stout Hearts and Willing Hands (Short)
1931
Smart Money as
Greek Barber
1931
Let's Do Things (Short) as
Nightclub Manager (uncredited)
1931
Julius Sizzer (Short) as
Tony
1931
The Spy as
Commissar (unconfirmed)
1931
The Front Page as
Diamond Louie
1931
Dangerous Daze (Short)
1931
Lonely Wives as
Taxi Driver
1931
Sit Tight as
Mr. White (uncredited)
1931
No Limit as
Happy
1931
Little Caesar as
Little Arnie Lorch
1930
Breakfast in Bed (Short) as
Milk Man
1930
Big Money as
Lewis Wilder
1930
Renegades as
Cafe Manager (uncredited)
1930
Brothers as
Giuseppe Michaelo Lorenzo
1930
The Sea God as
Rudy
1930
Abraham Lincoln as
Conspirator (uncredited)
1930
Common Clay as
Speakeasy Proprietor (uncredited)
1930
The Chumps (Short) as
Deuce Evans
1930
Live and Learn (Short) as
Mr. Brown
1930
Numbered Men as
Lou Rinaldo
1930
True to the Navy as
Sharpie (uncredited)
1930
The Runaway Bride as
'Red' Dugan (uncredited)
1930
Show Girl in Hollywood as
Actor in Scene (uncredited)
1930
Framed as
Bing Murdock
1930
Street of Chance as
Nick
1930
Playing Around as
Joe
1929
Song of Love as
Tony Giuseppe (uncredited)
1929
Dark Streets as
Beefy Barker
1929
Broadway Babies as
Nick Stepanos
1929
Leaping Love (Short) as
Nate / Club Manager
1929
Meet the Missus (Short) as
Waiter (uncredited)
1929
Square Shoulders as
Hook (as Johnny Morris)
1929
The Carnation Kid as
Tony
1928
Romance of the Underworld as
Maitre D' (uncredited)
1928
Marked Money as
Donovan
1928
Show Folks as
Vaudeville Performer
1928
Captain Swagger as
Manager - Viennese Club (uncredited)
References
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