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Joe Kirk

Actor

Joe Kirk

Born October 1, 1903 in New York City, New York, USADied April 16, 197530 films

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.

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Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein posterFirst watchBud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein19487.1as Man at Costume Party in FezThe Wolf Man tries to warn a dimwitted porter that Dracula wants his brain for Frankenstein monster's body.View film

Essential films

Ranked by acclaim and reach
Phantom Lady poster7.0Phantom Lady1944Beyond a Reasonable Doubt poster6.8Beyond a Reasonable Doubt1956House of Frankenstein poster6.1House of Frankenstein1944Impact poster6.1Impact1949Abbott and Costello Go to Mars poster5.5Abbott and Costello Go to Mars1953

Filmography

30 films as actor
  1. 1956Beyond a Reasonable DoubtClothing Store Clerk
  2. 1953Fort AlgiersLuigi
  3. 1953Abbott and Costello Go to MarsDr. Orvilla
  4. 1952Abbott and Costello Meet Captain KiddFlirtatious Pirate (uncredited)
  5. 1952Lost in AlaskaHenchman
  6. 1950The Jackie Robinson StoryTony (uncredited)
  7. 1949Red LightReporter in Newsreel (uncredited)
  8. 1949ImpactHotel Clerk
  9. 1948My Dear SecretaryProcess Server with Divorce Papers (uncredited)
  10. 1948Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet FrankensteinMan at Costume Party in Fez
  11. 1948The Noose Hangs HighGangster (uncredited)
  12. 1948Oysters and MusclesDan Miller
  13. 1947Buck Privates Come HomeReal Estate Salesman
  14. 1946Little GiantSalesman
  15. 1945River GangGangster
  16. 1945The Naughty NinetiesCroupier
  17. 1945Blonde RansomBender
  18. 1945Here Come the Co-EdsHonest Dan Murphy the Bookie
  19. 1944House of FrankensteinSchwartz (uncredited)
  20. 1944Christmas HolidayAirline Attendant (uncredited)
  21. 1944Sweethearts of the U.S.A.Ghost of Napoleon
  22. 1944Phantom LadySanders - Stage Manager (uncredited)
  23. 1943Margin for ErrorOfficer Solomon
  24. 1942X Marks the SpotDizzy's Fellow Henchman (as Joseph Kirk)
  25. 1942Who Done It?Harry, 'Murder At Midnight' sound man
  26. 1942Pardon My SarongHenchman with Tabor (uncredited)
  27. 1942Rio RitaPet Shop Owner (uncredited)
  28. 1942Over My Dead BodySailor
  29. 1941Dick Tracy vs. Crime Inc.Brownstone Heavy 3
  30. 1941Spooks Run WildCamp Counselor