7.1
Movie
Acting
Joe Kirk
- Born
- Died
- (aged 71)
- Birthplace
- New York City, New York, USA
- Credits
- 38 titles
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.
Signature work
Known For
7.1
Movie
6.8
Movie
Beyond a Reasonable Doubt
6.1
Movie
Impact
5.5
Movie
Abbott and Costello Go to Mars
7.0
Movie
Who Done It?
6.7
Movie
The Naughty Nineties
6.4
Movie
Buck Privates Come Home
5.9
Movie
Here Come the Co-Eds
5.1
Movie
Spooks Run Wild
6.2
Movie
Lost in Alaska
5.3
Movie
Little Giant
7.2
TV
The Abbott and Costello Show
6.2
Movie
Fort Algiers
4.5
Movie
X Marks the Spot
6.3
Movie
Margin for Error
6.8
Movie
Dick Tracy vs. Crime Inc.
7.8
TV
U.S. Marshall
5.7
Movie
Sweethearts of the U.S.A.
Acting credits 38
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | The Abbott and Costello Show: Who's On First? Film | Mr. Baccigaloupe (archive footage) |
| 1958 | U.S. Marshall TV | Ed Mathis (1 ep) |
| 1957 | How to Marry a Millionaire TV | (1 ep) |
| 1957 | Official Detective TV | (2 ep) |
| 1956 | Beyond a Reasonable Doubt Film | Clothing Store Clerk |
| 1955 | MGM Parade TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1953 | Fort Algiers Film | Luigi |
| 1953 | Abbott and Costello Go to Mars Film | Dr. Orvilla |
| 1952 | Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd Film | Flirtatious Pirate (uncredited) |
| 1952 | The Abbott and Costello Show TV | Drugstore Customer, Mr. Bacciagalupe, Indian, Double Crossing Dan (1 ep) |
| 1952 | Adventures of Superman TV | Gangster with Binoculars (uncredited) (1 ep) |
| 1952 | Lost in Alaska Film | Henchman |
| 1950 | The Jackie Robinson Story Film | Tony (uncredited) |
| 1949 | Red Light Film | Reporter in Newsreel (uncredited) |
| 1949 | Impact Film | Hotel Clerk |
| 1948 | My Dear Secretary Film | Process Server with Divorce Papers (uncredited) |
| 1948 | Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein Film | Man at Costume Party in Fez |
| 1948 | The Noose Hangs High Film | Gangster (uncredited) |
| 1948 | Oysters and Muscles Film | Dan Miller |
| 1947 | Buck Privates Come Home Film | Real Estate Salesman |
| 1946 | Little Giant Film | Salesman |
| 1945 | River Gang Film | Gangster |
| 1945 | The Naughty Nineties Film | Croupier |
| 1945 | Blonde Ransom Film | Bender |
| 1945 | Here Come the Co-Eds Film | Honest Dan Murphy the Bookie |
| 1944 | House of Frankenstein Film | Schwartz (uncredited) |
| 1944 | Christmas Holiday Film | Airline Attendant (uncredited) |
| 1944 | Sweethearts of the U.S.A. Film | Ghost of Napoleon |
| 1944 | Phantom Lady Film | Sanders - Stage Manager (uncredited) |
| 1943 | Margin for Error Film | Officer Solomon |
| 1942 | X Marks the Spot Film | Dizzy's Fellow Henchman (as Joseph Kirk) |
| 1942 | Who Done It? Film | Harry, 'Murder At Midnight' sound man |
| 1942 | Vendetta Film | Napoleon Bonaparte |
| 1942 | Pardon My Sarong Film | Henchman with Tabor (uncredited) |
| 1942 | Rio Rita Film | Pet Shop Owner (uncredited) |
| 1942 | Over My Dead Body Film | Sailor |
| 1941 | Dick Tracy vs. Crime Inc. Film | Brownstone Heavy 3 |
| 1941 | Spooks Run Wild Film | Camp Counselor |