Acting
Joe Kirk
Acting · Born 1903-10-01 · 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.
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FilmThe Abbott and Costello Show: Who's On First?
2011 · Mr. Baccigaloupe (archive footage)
U.S. Marshall
1958 · Ed Mathis
How to Marry a Millionaire
1957
Official Detective
1957
FilmBeyond a Reasonable Doubt
1956 · Clothing Store Clerk
MGM Parade
1955 · Self
FilmFort Algiers
1953 · Luigi
FilmAbbott and Costello Go to Mars
1953 · Dr. Orvilla
FilmAbbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd
1952 · Flirtatious Pirate (uncredited)
The Abbott and Costello Show
1952 · Drugstore Customer
Adventures of Superman
1952 · Gangster with Binoculars (uncredited)
FilmLost in Alaska
1952 · Henchman
FilmThe Jackie Robinson Story
1950 · Tony (uncredited)
FilmRed Light
1949 · Reporter in Newsreel (uncredited)
FilmImpact
1949 · Hotel Clerk
FilmMy Dear Secretary
1948 · Process Server with Divorce Papers (uncredited)
FilmBud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein
1948 · Man at Costume Party in Fez
FilmThe Noose Hangs High
1948 · Gangster (uncredited)
FilmBuck Privates Come Home
1947 · Real Estate Salesman
FilmLittle Giant
1946 · Salesman
FilmRiver Gang
1945 · Gangster
FilmThe Naughty Nineties
1945 · Croupier
Blonde Ransom
FilmBlonde Ransom
1945 · Bender
FilmHere Come the Co-Eds
1945 · Honest Dan Murphy the Bookie
FilmHouse of Frankenstein
1944 · Schwartz (uncredited)
FilmChristmas Holiday
1944 · Airline Attendant (uncredited)
FilmSweethearts of the U.S.A.
1944 · Ghost of Napoleon
FilmPhantom Lady
1944 · Sanders - Stage Manager (uncredited)
FilmMargin for Error
1943 · Officer Solomon
FilmX Marks the Spot
1942 · Dizzy's Fellow Henchman (as Joseph Kirk)
FilmWho Done It?
1942 · Harry, 'Murder At Midnight' sound man
FilmPardon My Sarong
1942 · Henchman with Tabor (uncredited)
FilmRio Rita
1942 · Pet Shop Owner (uncredited)
FilmOver My Dead Body
1942 · Sailor
FilmDick Tracy vs. Crime Inc.
1941 · Brownstone Heavy 3
FilmSpooks Run Wild
1941 · Camp Counselor