Maurice Black
Actor
Born Jan 13, 1891 · Queens, New York, USA
Active 1928–1938
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.
Filmography
Bride of Frankenstein (1935) — Gypsy (uncredited)Scarface (1932) — Jim, the Headwaiter (uncredited)Little Caesar (1931) — Little Arnie LorchThe Front Page (1931) — Diamond LouieBonnie Scotland (1935) — Khan Mir JutraFlying Down to Rio (1933) — One of the Three GreeksSmart Money (1931) — Greek BarberPicture Snatcher (1933) — Speakeasy Proprietor (uncredited)Steady Company (1932) — BlixLaughing Irish Eyes (1936) — Tony MartinThe Carnation Kid (1929) — TonyThe Daring Young Man (1935) — FloristThe Cohens and Kellys in Trouble (1933) — Nick (uncredited)Marked Money (1928) — DonovanWomen Go on Forever (1931) — PeteAbraham Lincoln (1930) — Conspirator (uncredited)Leaping Love (1929) — Nate/Club ManagerUnder Strange Flags (1937) — General Pancho VillaBrothers (1930) — Giuseppe Michaelo LorenzoTiger Shark (1932) — Jean Fernandez, a Shipwrecked Crewman (uncredited)Silly Billies (1936) — Bandit with ToothacheStreet of Chance (1930) — NickNight Flight (1933) — Nightclub Manager (uncredited)Blondie Johnson (1933) — Tony (uncredited)