Joe Kirk
View on IMDb ↗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
River Gang
The Abbott and Costello Show: Who's On First?
How to Marry a Millionaire
Over My Dead Body
Official Detective
MGM Parade
The Abbott and Costello Show
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein
Phantom Lady
Who Done It?Filmography (36)
- 2011
The Abbott and Costello Show: Who's On First?Mr. Baccigaloupe (archive footage) - 1957
How to Marry a Millionaire - 1957
Official Detective - 1956
Beyond a Reasonable DoubtClothing Store Clerk - 1955
MGM ParadeSelf - 1953
Fort AlgiersLuigi - 1953
Abbott and Costello Go to MarsDr. Orvilla - 1952
The Abbott and Costello ShowDrugstore Customer - 1952
Adventures of SupermanGangster with Binoculars (uncredited) - 1952
Lost in AlaskaHenchman - 1952
Abbott and Costello Meet Captain KiddFlirtatious Pirate (uncredited) - 1950
The Jackie Robinson StoryTony (uncredited) - 1949
ImpactHotel Clerk - 1949
Red LightReporter in Newsreel (uncredited) - 1948
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet FrankensteinMan at Costume Party in Fez - 1948
The Noose Hangs HighGangster (uncredited) - 1948
My Dear SecretaryProcess Server with Divorce Papers (uncredited) - 1948Oysters and MusclesDan Miller
- 1947
Buck Privates Come HomeReal Estate Salesman - 1946
Little GiantSalesman - 1945
River GangGangster - 1945Blonde RansomBender
- 1945
The Naughty NinetiesCroupier - 1945
Here Come the Co-EdsHonest Dan Murphy the Bookie - 1944
Phantom LadySanders - Stage Manager (uncredited) - 1944
Christmas HolidayAirline Attendant (uncredited) - 1944
House of FrankensteinSchwartz (uncredited) - 1944
Sweethearts of the U.S.A.Ghost of Napoleon - 1943
Margin for ErrorOfficer Solomon - 1942
Over My Dead BodySailor - 1942
Who Done It?Harry, 'Murder At Midnight' sound man - 1942
Pardon My SarongHenchman with Tabor (uncredited) - 1942
Rio RitaPet Shop Owner (uncredited) - 1942
X Marks the SpotDizzy's Fellow Henchman (as Joseph Kirk) - 1941
Dick Tracy vs. Crime Inc.Brownstone Heavy 3 - 1941
Spooks Run WildCamp Counselor