- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- October 1, 1903
- Place of Birth
- New York City, New York, USA
- Died
- April 16, 1975
Joe Kirk
Ignazio "Nat" Curcuruto (October 1, 1903 – April 16, 1975), better known by his stage name Joe Kirk, was an American radio, film, and television actor who was best known for playing the role of Mr. Bacciagalupe on The Abbott and Costello Show. He was married to Lou Costello's sister Marie in real life.
Filmography
movieThe Abbott and Costello Show: Who's On First?
2011 · Mr. Baccigaloupe (archive footage)
tvHow to Marry a Millionaire
1957
Official Detective
1957
movieBeyond a Reasonable Doubt
1956 · Clothing Store Clerk
tvMGM Parade
1955 · Self
movieFort Algiers
1953 · Luigi
movieAbbott and Costello Go to Mars
1953 · Dr. Orvilla
movieAbbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd
1952 · Flirtatious Pirate (uncredited)
tvThe Abbott and Costello Show
1952 · Drugstore Customer, Mr. Bacciagalupe, Indian, Double Crossing Dan
tvAdventures of Superman
1952 · Gangster with Binoculars (uncredited)
movieLost in Alaska
1952 · Henchman
movieThe Jackie Robinson Story
1950 · Tony (uncredited)
movieRed Light
1949 · Reporter in Newsreel (uncredited)
movieImpact
1949 · Hotel Clerk
movieMy Dear Secretary
1948 · Process Server with Divorce Papers (uncredited)
movieBud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein
1948 · Man at Costume Party in Fez
movieThe Noose Hangs High
1948 · Gangster (uncredited)
Oysters and Muscles
1948 · Dan Miller
movieBuck Privates Come Home
1947 · Real Estate Salesman
movieLittle Giant
1946 · Salesman
movieRiver Gang
1945 · Gangster
movieThe Naughty Nineties
1945 · Croupier
Blonde Ransom
1945 · Bender
movieHere Come the Co-Eds
1945 · Honest Dan Murphy the Bookie
movieHouse of Frankenstein
1944 · Schwartz (uncredited)
movieChristmas Holiday
1944 · Airline Attendant (uncredited)
movieSweethearts of the U.S.A.
1944 · Ghost of Napoleon
moviePhantom Lady
1944 · Sanders - Stage Manager (uncredited)
movieMargin for Error
1943 · Officer Solomon
movieX Marks the Spot
1942 · Dizzy's Fellow Henchman (as Joseph Kirk)
movieWho Done It?
1942 · Harry, 'Murder At Midnight' sound man
moviePardon My Sarong
1942 · Henchman with Tabor (uncredited)
movieRio Rita
1942 · Pet Shop Owner (uncredited)
movieOver My Dead Body
1942 · Sailor
movieDick Tracy vs. Crime Inc.
1941 · Brownstone Heavy 3
movieSpooks Run Wild
1941 · Camp Counselor