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Joe Kirk

Joe Kirk

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

The Abbott and Costello Show: Who's On First?
The Abbott and Costello Show: Who's On First?
2011 • Mr. Baccigaloupe (archive footage)
Beyond a Reasonable Doubt
Beyond a Reasonable Doubt
1956 • Clothing Store Clerk
Fort Algiers
Fort Algiers
1953 • Luigi
Abbott and Costello Go to Mars
Abbott and Costello Go to Mars
1953 • Dr. Orvilla
Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd
Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd
1952 • Flirtatious Pirate (uncredited)
Lost in Alaska
Lost in Alaska
1952 • Henchman
The Jackie Robinson Story
The Jackie Robinson Story
1950 • Tony (uncredited)
Red Light
Red Light
1949 • Reporter in Newsreel (uncredited)

Full filmography

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