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Joe Kirk

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Birthdate

1903-10-01

Day of Death

1975-04-16

Place of Birth

New York City, New York, USA

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.

Filmography (30)

⭐ 8.0 Role: Mr. Baccigaloupe (archive footage)

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

2011
⭐ 6.9 Role: Clothing Store Clerk

Beyond a Reasonable Doubt

1956
⭐ 6.0 Role: Luigi

Fort Algiers

1953
⭐ 5.4 Role: Dr. Orvilla

Abbott and Costello Go to Mars

1953
⭐ 6.0 Role: Flirtatious Pirate (uncredited)

Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd

1952
⭐ 6.1 Role: Henchman

Lost in Alaska

1952
⭐ 6.3 Role: Tony (uncredited)

The Jackie Robinson Story

1950
⭐ 5.9 Role: Reporter in Newsreel (uncredited)

Red Light

1949
⭐ 6.1 Role: Hotel Clerk

Impact

1949
⭐ 6.1 Role: Process Server with Divorce Papers (uncredited)

My Dear Secretary

1948
⭐ 7.1 Role: Man at Costume Party in Fez

Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein

1948
⭐ 6.9 Role: Gangster (uncredited)

The Noose Hangs High

1948
⭐ 6.4 Role: Real Estate Salesman

Buck Privates Come Home

1947
⭐ 5.2 Role: Salesman

Little Giant

1946
⭐ 9.0 Role: Gangster

River Gang

1945