Known For
Acting
Born
Oct 01, 1903
Died
Apr 16, 1975
Place of Birth
New York City, New York, USA
Credits
36 titles
Joe Kirk
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.
Known For
Filmography
The Abbott and Costello Show: Who's On First?
Mr. Baccigaloupe (archive footage)
How to Marry a Millionaire
Official Detective
Beyond a Reasonable Doubt
Clothing Store Clerk
MGM Parade
Self
Fort Algiers
Luigi
Abbott and Costello Go to Mars
Dr. Orvilla
Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd
Flirtatious Pirate (uncredited)
The Abbott and Costello Show
Drugstore Customer
Adventures of Superman
Gangster with Binoculars (uncredited)
Lost in Alaska
Henchman
The Jackie Robinson Story
Tony (uncredited)
Red Light
Reporter in Newsreel (uncredited)
Impact
Hotel Clerk
My Dear Secretary
Process Server with Divorce Papers (uncredited)
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein
Man at Costume Party in Fez
The Noose Hangs High
Gangster (uncredited)
Oysters and Muscles
Dan Miller
Buck Privates Come Home
Real Estate Salesman
Little Giant
Salesman
River Gang
Gangster
The Naughty Nineties
Croupier
Blonde Ransom
Bender
Here Come the Co-Eds
Honest Dan Murphy the Bookie
House of Frankenstein
Schwartz (uncredited)
Christmas Holiday
Airline Attendant (uncredited)
Sweethearts of the U.S.A.
Ghost of Napoleon
Phantom Lady
Sanders - Stage Manager (uncredited)
Margin for Error
Officer Solomon
X Marks the Spot
Dizzy's Fellow Henchman (as Joseph Kirk)
Who Done It?
Harry, 'Murder At Midnight' sound man
Pardon My Sarong
Henchman with Tabor (uncredited)
Rio Rita
Pet Shop Owner (uncredited)
Over My Dead Body
Sailor
Dick Tracy vs. Crime Inc.
Brownstone Heavy 3
Spooks Run Wild
Camp Counselor