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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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Maurice Black, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Maurice Black was an American character actor active in Hollywood during the 1930s, best remembered for portraying mobsters and diverse ethnic supporting characters in pre-Code classics.
He is known for his memorable supporting and uncredited performances in landmark films such as Little Caesar, Scarface, and The Front Page.
He worked extensively during the golden age of the Hollywood studio system in the late 1920s and 1930s before his passing in 1938. Explore his classic filmography on Mood.