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Joe Kirk

Joe Kirk

Acting1903New York City, New York, USA

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.

Acting History

2011
The Abbott and Costello Show: Who's On First?
as Mr. Baccigaloupe (archive footage)
1957
1956
Beyond a Reasonable Doubt
as Clothing Store Clerk
1955
MGM Parade
TVas Self
1953
Fort Algiers
as Luigi
Adventures of Superman
TVas Gangster with Binoculars (uncredited)• 1 eps
The Abbott and Costello Show
TVas Double Crossing Dan• 1 eps
1952
Lost in Alaska
as Henchman
Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd
as Flirtatious Pirate (uncredited)
1950
The Jackie Robinson Story
as Tony (uncredited)
1949
Red Light
as Reporter in Newsreel (uncredited)
Impact
as Hotel Clerk
1948
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein
as Man at Costume Party in Fez
My Dear Secretary
as Process Server with Divorce Papers (uncredited)
The Noose Hangs High
as Gangster (uncredited)
1947
Buck Privates Come Home
as Real Estate Salesman
1946
Little Giant
as Salesman
1945
River Gang
as Gangster
Here Come the Co-Eds
as Honest Dan Murphy the Bookie
1944
Phantom Lady
as Sanders - Stage Manager (uncredited)
House of Frankenstein
as Schwartz (uncredited)
Christmas Holiday
as Airline Attendant (uncredited)
Sweethearts of the U.S.A.
as Ghost of Napoleon
1943
Margin for Error
as Officer Solomon
1942
Rio Rita
as Pet Shop Owner (uncredited)
X Marks the Spot
as Dizzy's Fellow Henchman (as Joseph Kirk)
Pardon My Sarong
as Henchman with Tabor (uncredited)
Who Done It?
as Harry, 'Murder At Midnight' sound man
1941
Spooks Run Wild
as Camp Counselor
Dick Tracy vs. Crime Inc.
as Brownstone Heavy 3

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Personal Info

Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
10/1/1903
Day of Death
4/16/1975
Place of Birth
New York City, New York, USA