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Joe Kirk

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Born: October 1, 1903
Died: April 16, 1975
From: New York City, New York, USA

Also known as

Ignazio "Nat" Curcuruto · Ignazio Curcuruto · Nat Curcuruto

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

Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein

Beyond a Reasonable Doubt

Abbott and Costello Go to Mars

House of Frankenstein

The Naughty Nineties

Who Done It?

Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd

Here Come the Co-Eds

Filmography

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2011

The Abbott and Costello Show: Who's On First?

Acting (Mr. Baccigaloupe (archive footage))

1958

U.S. Marshall

Acting (Ed Mathis) 1 EP

1957

How to Marry a Millionaire

Acting 1 EP

Official Detective

Acting 2 EP

1956

Beyond a Reasonable Doubt

Acting (Clothing Store Clerk)

1955

Acting (Self) 1 EP

1953

Fort Algiers

Acting (Luigi)

Abbott and Costello Go to Mars

Acting (Dr. Orvilla)

1952

Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd

Acting (Flirtatious Pirate (uncredited))

The Abbott and Costello Show

Acting (Drugstore Customer) 1 EPActing (Mr. Bacciagalupe) 15 EPActing 1 EPActing (Indian) 1 EPActing (Double Crossing Dan) 1 EP

Adventures of Superman

Acting (Gangster with Binoculars (uncredited)) 1 EP

Lost in Alaska

Acting (Henchman)

1950

The Jackie Robinson Story

Acting (Tony (uncredited))

1949

Acting (Reporter in Newsreel (uncredited))

Acting (Hotel Clerk)

1948

My Dear Secretary

Acting (Process Server with Divorce Papers (uncredited))

Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein

Acting (Man at Costume Party in Fez)

The Noose Hangs High

Acting (Gangster (uncredited))

Oysters and Muscles

Acting (Dan Miller)

1947

Buck Privates Come Home

Acting (Real Estate Salesman)

1946

Little Giant

Acting (Salesman)

1945

Acting (Gangster)

The Naughty Nineties

Acting (Croupier)

Blonde Ransom

Acting (Bender)

Here Come the Co-Eds

Acting (Honest Dan Murphy the Bookie)

1944

House of Frankenstein

Acting (Schwartz (uncredited))

Christmas Holiday

Acting (Airline Attendant (uncredited))

Sweethearts of the U.S.A.

Acting (Ghost of Napoleon)

Phantom Lady

Acting (Sanders - Stage Manager (uncredited))

1943

Margin for Error

Acting (Officer Solomon)

1942

X Marks the Spot

Acting (Dizzy's Fellow Henchman (as Joseph Kirk))

Who Done It?

Acting (Harry, 'Murder At Midnight' sound man)