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Biography
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 is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 27 verified screen credits connected to this profile.
Selected work includes Official Detective (1957), Fort Algiers (1953), Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948), Adventures of Superman (1952), The Abbott and Costello Show (1952), MGM Parade (1955), How to Marry a Millionaire (1957), U.S. Marshall (1958).
The recorded credits span 1941 to 1958, including 21 movies and 6 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles.
This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.
Profile details
Known forActing
Movies21
TV shows6
Active years represented1941–1958
Place of birthNew York City, New York, USA
Died
Also known as
Ignazio "Nat" Curcuruto · Ignazio Curcuruto · Nat Curcuruto
Known for
TV ShowOfficial Detective
MovieFort Algiers
MovieBud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein
TV ShowAdventures of Superman
TV ShowThe Abbott and Costello Show
TV ShowMGM Parade
TV ShowHow to Marry a Millionaire
TV ShowU.S. Marshall
MovieRio Rita
MovieHouse of Frankenstein
MovieBeyond a Reasonable Doubt
MovieThe Naughty Nineties
MovieAbbott and Costello Go to Mars
MovieThe Jackie Robinson Story
MovieBuck Privates Come Home
MoviePardon My Sarong
MoviePhantom Lady
MovieThe Noose Hangs High
MovieAbbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd
MovieSpooks Run Wild
MovieImpact
MovieHere Come the Co-Eds
MovieChristmas Holiday
MovieVendetta
MovieLittle Giant
MovieWho Done It?
MovieRed Light