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

MGM Parade

Adventures of Superman

The Abbott and Costello Show

How to Marry a Millionaire

All Movies (31)

The Abbott and Costello Show: Who's On First?2011 · as Mr. Baccigaloupe (archive footage)
Beyond a Reasonable Doubt1956 · as Clothing Store Clerk
Fort Algiers1953 · as Luigi
Abbott and Costello Go to Mars1953 · as Dr. Orvilla
Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd1952 · as Flirtatious Pirate (uncredited)
Lost in Alaska1952 · as Henchman
The Jackie Robinson Story1950 · as Tony (uncredited)
Red Light1949 · as Reporter in Newsreel (uncredited)
Impact1949 · as Hotel Clerk
My Dear Secretary1948 · as Process Server with Divorce Papers (uncredited)
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein1948 · as Man at Costume Party in Fez
The Noose Hangs High1948 · as Gangster (uncredited)
Oysters and Muscles1948 · as Dan Miller
Buck Privates Come Home1947 · as Real Estate Salesman
Little Giant1946 · as Salesman
River Gang1945 · as Gangster
The Naughty Nineties1945 · as Croupier
Blonde Ransom1945 · as Bender
Here Come the Co-Eds1945 · as Honest Dan Murphy the Bookie
House of Frankenstein1944 · as Schwartz (uncredited)
Christmas Holiday1944 · as Airline Attendant (uncredited)
Sweethearts of the U.S.A.1944 · as Ghost of Napoleon
Phantom Lady1944 · as Sanders - Stage Manager (uncredited)
Margin for Error1943 · as Officer Solomon
X Marks the Spot1942 · as Dizzy's Fellow Henchman (as Joseph Kirk)
Who Done It?1942 · as Harry, 'Murder At Midnight' sound man
Pardon My Sarong1942 · as Henchman with Tabor (uncredited)
Rio Rita1942 · as Pet Shop Owner (uncredited)
Over My Dead Body1942 · as Sailor
Dick Tracy vs. Crime Inc.1941 · as Brownstone Heavy 3
Spooks Run Wild1941 · as Camp Counselor

All TV Shows (9)

How to Marry a Millionaire1957
Official Detective1957
MGM Parade1955 · as Self
The Abbott and Costello Show1952 · as Drugstore Customer
The Abbott and Costello Show1952 · as Mr. Bacciagalupe
The Abbott and Costello Show1952
The Abbott and Costello Show1952 · as Indian
The Abbott and Costello Show1952 · as Double Crossing Dan
Adventures of Superman1952 · as Gangster with Binoculars (uncredited)