Joe Kirk

Oct 01, 1903 - Apr 16, 1975 (71 years old) in New York City, New York, USA

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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Adventures of Superman

Gangster with Binoculars (uncredited)

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River Gang

Gangster

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The Abbott and Costello Show

Drugstore Customer

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House of Frankenstein

Schwartz (uncredited)

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Sweethearts of the U.S.A.

Ghost of Napoleon

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Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein

Man at Costume Party in Fez

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Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd

Flirtatious Pirate (uncredited)

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X Marks the Spot

Dizzy's Fellow Henchman (as Joseph Kirk)

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The Jackie Robinson Story

Tony (uncredited)

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Abbott and Costello Go to Mars

Dr. Orvilla

Credits

The Abbott and Costello Show: Who's On First? 2011

Mr. Baccigaloupe (archive footage)

★ 8
How to Marry a Millionaire 1957

★ 6
Official Detective 1957

★ NR
Beyond a Reasonable Doubt 1956

Clothing Store Clerk

★ 6.9
Fort Algiers 1953

Luigi

★ 5.5
Abbott and Costello Go to Mars 1953

Dr. Orvilla

★ 5.5
Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd 1952

Flirtatious Pirate (uncredited)

★ 5.9
The Abbott and Costello Show 1952

Drugstore Customer

★ 7.2
Adventures of Superman 1952

Gangster with Binoculars (uncredited)

★ 6.7
Lost in Alaska 1952

Henchman

★ 6
The Jackie Robinson Story 1950

Tony (uncredited)

★ 6.3
Red Light 1949

Reporter in Newsreel (uncredited)

★ 5.8
Impact 1949

Hotel Clerk

★ 6
My Dear Secretary 1948

Process Server with Divorce Papers (uncredited)

★ 5.9
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein 1948

Man at Costume Party in Fez

★ 7.1
The Noose Hangs High 1948

Gangster (uncredited)

★ 6.8
Buck Privates Come Home 1947

Real Estate Salesman

★ 6.3
Little Giant 1946

Salesman

★ 5.3
River Gang 1945

Gangster

★ NR
The Naughty Nineties 1945

Croupier

★ 6.6
Here Come the Co-Eds 1945

Honest Dan Murphy the Bookie

★ 5.7
House of Frankenstein 1944

Schwartz (uncredited)

★ 6
Sweethearts of the U.S.A. 1944

Ghost of Napoleon

★ 4
Phantom Lady 1944

Sanders - Stage Manager (uncredited)

★ 7
Margin for Error 1943

Officer Solomon

★ 5.7
X Marks the Spot 1942

Dizzy's Fellow Henchman (as Joseph Kirk)

★ 3.9
Who Done It? 1942

Harry, 'Murder At Midnight' sound man

★ 7
Pardon My Sarong 1942

Henchman with Tabor (uncredited)

★ 6.5
Rio Rita 1942

Pet Shop Owner (uncredited)

★ 5.8
Over My Dead Body 1942

Sailor

★ NR
Dick Tracy vs. Crime Inc. 1941

Brownstone Heavy 3

★ 5.7
Spooks Run Wild 1941

Camp Counselor

★ 4.9