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

Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein

as Man at Costume Party in Fez

Beyond a Reasonable Doubt

as Clothing Store Clerk

Cast Credits

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

as Mr. Baccigaloupe (archive footage)

Beyond a Reasonable Doubt

as Clothing Store Clerk

Fort Algiers

as Luigi

Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd

as Flirtatious Pirate (uncredited)

Lost in Alaska

as Henchman

The Jackie Robinson Story

as Tony (uncredited)

Red Light

as Reporter in Newsreel (uncredited)

Impact

as Hotel Clerk

My Dear Secretary

as Process Server with Divorce Papers (uncredited)

Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein

as Man at Costume Party in Fez

The Noose Hangs High

as Gangster (uncredited)

Buck Privates Come Home

as Real Estate Salesman

Little Giant

as Salesman

River Gang

as Gangster

Here Come the Co-Eds

as Honest Dan Murphy the Bookie

House of Frankenstein

as Schwartz (uncredited)

Christmas Holiday

as Airline Attendant (uncredited)

Sweethearts of the U.S.A.

as Ghost of Napoleon

Phantom Lady

as Sanders - Stage Manager (uncredited)

Margin for Error

as Officer Solomon

X Marks the Spot

as Dizzy's Fellow Henchman (as Joseph Kirk)

Who Done It?

as Harry, 'Murder At Midnight' sound man

Pardon My Sarong

as Henchman with Tabor (uncredited)

Rio Rita

as Pet Shop Owner (uncredited)

Dick Tracy vs. Crime Inc.

as Brownstone Heavy 3

Spooks Run Wild

as Camp Counselor