Joe Kirk
Acting Born Oct 1, 1903 Died Apr 16, 1975 New York City, New York, USA 40 credits
Biography
Joe Kirk works in acting. Born October 1, 1903 in New York City, New York, USA. Died April 16, 1975. Archytele tracks 40 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
The Abbott and Costello Show: Who's On First?
Official DetectiveHow to Marry a Millionaire
Beyond a Reasonable Doubt
MGM Parade
Abbott and Costello Go to MarsFort Algiers
Adventures of SupermanThe Abbott and Costello ShowThe Abbott and Costello ShowThe Abbott and Costello ShowThe Abbott and Costello Show
The Jackie Robinson Story
ImpactRed Light
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet FrankensteinMy Dear SecretaryThe Noose Hangs HighOysters and Muscles
Buck Privates Come Home
Little Giant
The Naughty NinetiesHere Come the Co-EdsRiver GangBlonde Ransom
Phantom LadyHouse of FrankensteinChristmas HolidaySweethearts of the U.S.A.
Margin for Error
Rio RitaWho Done It?Pardon My SarongX Marks the SpotOver My Dead Body
Spooks Run WildDick Tracy vs. Crime Inc.
Full Filmography
40 titles- The Abbott and Costello Show: Who's On First? (2011) as Mr. Baccigaloupe (archive footage)
- Official Detective (1957)
- How to Marry a Millionaire (1957)
- Beyond a Reasonable Doubt (1956) as Clothing Store Clerk
- MGM Parade (1955) as Self
- Abbott and Costello Go to Mars (1953) as Dr. Orvilla
- Fort Algiers (1953) as Luigi
- Adventures of Superman (1952) as Gangster with Binoculars (uncredited)
- The Abbott and Costello Show (1952) as Drugstore Customer
- The Abbott and Costello Show (1952) as Mr. Bacciagalupe
- The Abbott and Costello Show (1952)
- The Abbott and Costello Show (1952) as Indian
- The Abbott and Costello Show (1952) as Double Crossing Dan
- Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd (1952) as Flirtatious Pirate (uncredited)
- Lost in Alaska (1952) as Henchman
- The Jackie Robinson Story (1950) as Tony (uncredited)
- Impact (1949) as Hotel Clerk
- Red Light (1949) as Reporter in Newsreel (uncredited)
- Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948) as Man at Costume Party in Fez
- My Dear Secretary (1948) as Process Server with Divorce Papers (uncredited)
- The Noose Hangs High (1948) as Gangster (uncredited)
- Oysters and Muscles (1948) as Dan Miller
- Buck Privates Come Home (1947) as Real Estate Salesman
- Little Giant (1946) as Salesman
- The Naughty Nineties (1945) as Croupier
- Here Come the Co-Eds (1945) as Honest Dan Murphy the Bookie
- River Gang (1945) as Gangster
- Blonde Ransom (1945) as Bender
- Phantom Lady (1944) as Sanders - Stage Manager (uncredited)
- House of Frankenstein (1944) as Schwartz (uncredited)
- Christmas Holiday (1944) as Airline Attendant (uncredited)
- Sweethearts of the U.S.A. (1944) as Ghost of Napoleon
- Margin for Error (1943) as Officer Solomon
- Rio Rita (1942) as Pet Shop Owner (uncredited)
- Who Done It? (1942) as Harry, 'Murder At Midnight' sound man
- Pardon My Sarong (1942) as Henchman with Tabor (uncredited)
- X Marks the Spot (1942) as Dizzy's Fellow Henchman (as Joseph Kirk)
- Over My Dead Body (1942) as Sailor
- Spooks Run Wild (1941) as Camp Counselor
- Dick Tracy vs. Crime Inc. (1941) as Brownstone Heavy 3
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Joe Kirk best known for?
Joe Kirk is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Beyond a Reasonable Doubt (1956), MGM Parade (1955), Abbott and Costello Go to Mars (1953), Fort Algiers (1953).
When and where was Joe Kirk born?
Joe Kirk was born on October 1, 1903 in New York City, New York, USA. They passed away on April 16, 1975.
How many credits does Joe Kirk have?
Joe Kirk has accumulated over 40 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1941 to 2011.
What is Joe Kirk's background in cinema and television?
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.
Joe Kirk by the numbers
40credits
31films
9TV series
1941–2011active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- MGM Parade (1955) as Self — aged about 51
- The Abbott and Costello Show (1952) as Drugstore Customer — aged about 48
- The Abbott and Costello Show (1952) as Mr. Bacciagalupe — aged about 48
- The Abbott and Costello Show (1952) — aged about 48
- The Abbott and Costello Show (1952) as Indian — aged about 48
- The Abbott and Costello Show (1952) as Double Crossing Dan — aged about 48
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