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Joe Kirk

Acting

Born October 1, 1903 · New York City, New York, USA

Died April 16, 1975

Also known as Ignazio "Nat" Curcuruto · Ignazio Curcuruto · Nat Curcuruto

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Biography

Ignazio "Nat" Curcuruto, 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.

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Filmography22 titles

The Abbott and Costello Show

1952as Double Crossing Dan

Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein

1948as Man at Costume Party in Fez

Phantom Lady

1944as Sanders - Stage Manager (uncredited)

Beyond a Reasonable Doubt

1956as Clothing Store Clerk

The Noose Hangs High

1948as Gangster (uncredited)

Who Done It?

1942as Harry, 'Murder At Midnight' sound man

Dick Tracy vs. Crime Inc.

1941as Brownstone Heavy 3

The Naughty Nineties

1945as Croupier

Adventures of Superman

1952as Gangster with Binoculars (uncredited)

Buck Privates Come Home

1947as Real Estate Salesman

The Jackie Robinson Story

1950as Tony (uncredited)

Lost in Alaska

1952as Henchman

Impact

1949as Hotel Clerk

My Dear Secretary

1948as Process Server with Divorce Papers (uncredited)

House of Frankenstein

1944as Schwartz (uncredited)

Fort Algiers

1953as Luigi

Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd

1952as Flirtatious Pirate (uncredited)

Red Light

1949as Reporter in Newsreel (uncredited)

Rio Rita

1942as Pet Shop Owner (uncredited)

Here Come the Co-eds

1945as Honest Dan Murphy the Bookie

Little Giant

1946as Salesman

Spooks Run Wild

1941as Camp Counselor