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Joe Kirk

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

Oct 1, 1903 (123 years old)

Place of Birth

New York City, New York, USA

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

Acting
2011The Abbott and Costello Show: Who's On First?Mr. Baccigaloupe (archive footage)
1957Official Detective
1957How to Marry a Millionaire
1956Beyond a Reasonable DoubtClothing Store Clerk
1955MGM ParadeSelf
1953Abbott and Costello Go to MarsDr. Orvilla
1953Fort AlgiersLuigi
1952Lost in AlaskaHenchman
1952Abbott and Costello Meet Captain KiddFlirtatious Pirate (uncredited)
1952Adventures of SupermanGangster with Binoculars (uncredited)
1952The Abbott and Costello ShowDrugstore Customer
1952The Abbott and Costello ShowMr. Bacciagalupe
1952The Abbott and Costello Show
1952The Abbott and Costello ShowIndian
1952The Abbott and Costello ShowDouble Crossing Dan
1950The Jackie Robinson StoryTony (uncredited)
1949ImpactHotel Clerk
1949Red LightReporter in Newsreel (uncredited)
1948Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet FrankensteinMan at Costume Party in Fez
1948My Dear SecretaryProcess Server with Divorce Papers (uncredited)
1948The Noose Hangs HighGangster (uncredited)
1947Buck Privates Come HomeReal Estate Salesman
1946Little GiantSalesman
1945The Naughty NinetiesCroupier
1945River GangGangster
1945Here Come the Co-EdsHonest Dan Murphy the Bookie
1944Phantom LadySanders - Stage Manager (uncredited)
1944House of FrankensteinSchwartz (uncredited)
1944Sweethearts of the U.S.A.Ghost of Napoleon
1944Christmas HolidayAirline Attendant (uncredited)
1943Margin for ErrorOfficer Solomon
1942Over My Dead BodySailor
1942X Marks the SpotDizzy's Fellow Henchman (as Joseph Kirk)
1942Rio RitaPet Shop Owner (uncredited)
1942Pardon My SarongHenchman with Tabor (uncredited)
1942Who Done It?Harry, 'Murder At Midnight' sound man
1941Dick Tracy vs. Crime Inc.Brownstone Heavy 3
1941Spooks Run WildCamp Counselor