Joe Kirk
Acting
Biography
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 36
Movies (31)
The Abbott and Costello Show: Who's On First?2011Mr. Baccigaloupe (archive footage)
Beyond a Reasonable Doubt1956Clothing Store Clerk
Fort Algiers1953Luigi
Abbott and Costello Go to Mars1953Dr. Orvilla
Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd1952Flirtatious Pirate (uncredited)
Lost in Alaska1952Henchman
The Jackie Robinson Story1950Tony (uncredited)
Red Light1949Reporter in Newsreel (uncredited)
Impact1949Hotel Clerk
My Dear Secretary1948Process Server with Divorce Papers (uncredited)
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein1948Man at Costume Party in Fez
The Noose Hangs High1948Gangster (uncredited)- Oysters and Muscles1948Dan Miller
Buck Privates Come Home1947Real Estate Salesman
Little Giant1946Salesman
River Gang1945Gangster
The Naughty Nineties1945Croupier- Blonde Ransom1945Bender
Here Come the Co-Eds1945Honest Dan Murphy the Bookie
House of Frankenstein1944Schwartz (uncredited)
Christmas Holiday1944Airline Attendant (uncredited)
Sweethearts of the U.S.A.1944Ghost of Napoleon
Phantom Lady1944Sanders - Stage Manager (uncredited)
Margin for Error1943Officer Solomon
X Marks the Spot1942Dizzy's Fellow Henchman (as Joseph Kirk)
Who Done It?1942Harry, 'Murder At Midnight' sound man
Pardon My Sarong1942Henchman with Tabor (uncredited)
Rio Rita1942Pet Shop Owner (uncredited)
Over My Dead Body1942Sailor
Dick Tracy vs. Crime Inc.1941Brownstone Heavy 3
Shows (5)
How to Marry a Millionaire1957- Official Detective1957
MGM Parade1955Self
The Abbott and Costello Show1952Drugstore Customer
Adventures of Superman1952Gangster with Binoculars (uncredited)