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