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
Under Strange Flags (1937) — General Pancho VillaLaughing Irish Eyes (1936) — Tony MartinSilly Billies (1936) — Bandit with ToothacheBride of Frankenstein (1935) — Gypsy (uncredited)Bonnie Scotland (1935) — Khan Mir JutraThe Daring Young Man (1935) — FloristFlying Down to Rio (1933) — One of the Three GreeksPicture Snatcher (1933) — Speakeasy Proprietor (uncredited)The Cohens and Kellys in Trouble (1933) — Nick (uncredited)Night Flight (1933) — Nightclub Manager (uncredited)Blondie Johnson (1933) — Tony (uncredited)Scarface (1932) — Jim, the Headwaiter (uncredited)Steady Company (1932) — BlixTiger Shark (1932) — Jean Fernandez, a Shipwrecked Crewman (uncredited)Little Caesar (1931) — Little Arnie LorchThe Front Page (1931) — Diamond LouieSmart Money (1931) — Greek BarberWomen Go on Forever (1931) — PeteAbraham Lincoln (1930) — Conspirator (uncredited)Brothers (1930) — Giuseppe Michaelo LorenzoStreet of Chance (1930) — NickThe Carnation Kid (1929) — TonyLeaping Love (1929) — Nate/Club ManagerMarked Money (1928) — Donovan