Maurice Black

Maurice Black

1891-01-13 – 1938-01-18 (age 47) Queens, New York, USA
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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

Scarface
Scarface

1932

as Jim, the Headwaiter (uncredited)

Bride of Frankenstein
Bride of Frankenstein

1935

as Gypsy (uncredited)

Little Caesar
Little Caesar

1931

as Little Arnie Lorch

Flying Down to Rio
Flying Down to Rio

1933

as One of the Three Greeks

Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln

1930

as Conspirator (uncredited)

The Front Page
The Front Page

1931

as Diamond Louie

Elmer, the Great
Elmer, the Great

1933

as Dice Dealer (uncredited)

The Firefly
The Firefly

1937

as Pigeon Vendor (uncredited)

Bonnie Scotland
Bonnie Scotland

1935

as Khan Mir Jutra

Smart Money
Smart Money

1931

as Greek Barber

Picture Snatcher
Picture Snatcher

1933

as Speakeasy Proprietor (uncredited)

Blondie Johnson
Blondie Johnson

1933

as Tony (uncredited)

Lonely Wives
Lonely Wives

1931

as Taxi Driver

Exclusive Story
Exclusive Story

1936

as Martinello (uncredited)

Night Flight
Night Flight

1933

as Nightclub Manager (uncredited)

Tiger Shark
Tiger Shark

1932

as Jean Fernandez, a Shipwrecked Crewman (uncredited)

Broadway Babies
Broadway Babies

1929

as Nick Stepanos

The Daring Young Man
The Daring Young Man

1935

as Florist

Half a Sinner
Half a Sinner

1934

as Mike

Friends of Mr. Sweeney
Friends of Mr. Sweeney

1934

as Pierre, the Headwaiter