6.9
Movie
Acting
Maurice Black
- Born
- Died
- (aged 47)
- Birthplace
- Queens, New York, USA
- Credits
- 72 titles
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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Signature work
Known For
6.9
Movie
6.4
Movie
The Front Page
6.3
Movie
Flying Down to Rio
6.6
Movie
Bonnie Scotland
6.9
Movie
Smart Money
5.3
Movie
Framed
5.1
Movie
I Cover the Waterfront
6.8
Movie
Street of Chance
5.8
Movie
Show Girl in Hollywood
5.3
Movie
Lonely Wives
5.0
Movie
Playing Around
6.0
Movie
No Limit
5.1
Movie
Numbered Men
4.9
Movie
The King Murder
5.5
Movie
Murder on the Campus
6.2
Movie
Broadway Babies
5.7
Movie
Dancers in the Dark
4.7
Movie
Twin Husbands
Acting credits 72
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1938 | Walking Down Broadway Film | Norton |
| 1938 | The Canary Comes Across Film | Scarpuss |
| 1937 | Adventure's End Film | Blackie |
| 1937 | The Firefly Film | Pigeon Vendor (uncredited) |
| 1937 | The Game That Kills Film | Jeff |
| 1937 | The Californian Film | Pancho |
| 1937 | Three Legionnaires Film | Gen. Stavinski's aide |
| 1937 | Under Strange Flags Film | General Pancho Villa |
| 1936 | Ellis Island Film | Nails |
| 1936 | Silly Billies Film | Bandit with Toothache |
| 1936 | Laughing Irish Eyes Film | Tony Martin |
| 1936 | Exclusive Story Film | Martinello (uncredited) |
| 1935 | Stars Over Broadway Film | Jim Flugel |
| 1935 | Bonnie Scotland Film | Khan Mir Jutra |
| 1935 | The Daring Young Man Film | Florist |
| 1935 | Bride of Frankenstein Film | Gypsy (uncredited) |
| 1934 | West of the Pecos Film | Shorty Evans |
| 1934 | Wake Up and Dream Film | Tom Romero |
| 1934 | Down to Their Last Yacht Film | Joe Spilatti (uncredited) |
| 1934 | Friends of Mr. Sweeney Film | Pierre, the Headwaiter |
| 1934 | Half a Sinner Film | Mike |
| 1934 | Sixteen Fathoms Deep Film | Nick - Henhman / Crewman |
| 1933 | Murder on the Campus Film | Blackie Atwater |
| 1933 | Flying Down to Rio Film | One of the Three Greeks |
| 1933 | Twin Husbands Film | Feets |
| 1933 | Night Flight Film | Nightclub Manager (uncredited) |
| 1933 | Ship of Wanted Men Film | George Spinoli |
| 1933 | A Shriek in the Night Film | Josephus Martini (uncredited) |
| 1933 | Stolen by Gypsies or Beer and Bicycles Film | Henchman |
| 1933 | I Cover the Waterfront Film | Ortegus |
| 1933 | Picture Snatcher Film | Speakeasy Proprietor (uncredited) |
| 1933 | Elmer, the Great Film | Dice Dealer (uncredited) |
| 1933 | The Cohens and Kellys in Trouble Film | Nick (uncredited) |
| 1933 | The Keyhole Film | Cuban Jewelry Salesman (uncredited) |
| 1933 | Blondie Johnson Film | Tony (uncredited) |
| 1932 | The Face on the Barroom Floor Film | Cesar Vanzetti |
| 1932 | Tiger Shark Film | Jean Fernandez, a Shipwrecked Crewman (uncredited) |
| 1932 | The King Murder Film | Philip Scott |
| 1932 | While Paris Sleeps Film | Roca |
| 1932 | Scarface Film | Jim, the Headwaiter (uncredited) |
| 1932 | Steady Company Film | Blix |
| 1932 | Dancers in the Dark Film | Max |
| 1932 | Stowaway Film | |
| 1931 | Julius Sizzer Film | Tony |
| 1931 | Women Go on Forever Film | Pete |
| 1931 | Stout Hearts and Willing Hands Film | |
| 1931 | Smart Money Film | Greek Barber |
| 1931 | Let's Do Things Film | Nightclub Manager (uncredited) |
| 1931 | The Front Page Film | Diamond Louie |
| 1931 | Lonely Wives Film | Taxi Driver |
| 1931 | Little Caesar Film | Little Arnie Lorch |
| 1931 | No Limit Film | Happy |
| 1930 | Abraham Lincoln Film | Conspirator (uncredited) |
| 1930 | Renegades Film | Cafe Manager (uncredited) |
| 1930 | Brothers Film | Giuseppe Michaelo Lorenzo |
| 1930 | The Sea God Film | Rudy |
| 1930 | Live and Learn Film | Mr. Brown |
| 1930 | Numbered Men Film | Lou Rinaldo |
| 1930 | The Runaway Bride Film | 'Red' Dugan |
| 1930 | Show Girl in Hollywood Film | Actor in Scene |