Joe Kirk
Acting
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.
Known for
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movieThe Abbott and Costello Show: Who's On First?
2011
Mr. Baccigaloupe (archive footage)
movieBeyond a Reasonable Doubt
1956
Clothing Store Clerk
tvMGM Parade
1955
Self
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)
movieBuck Privates Come Home
1947
Real Estate Salesman
movieLittle Giant
1946
Salesman
movieRiver Gang
1945
Gangster
movieThe Naughty Nineties
1945
Croupier
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)
movieDick Tracy vs. Crime Inc.
1941
Brownstone Heavy 3
movieSpooks Run Wild
1941
Camp Counselor