Actor
John Indrisano
1 Nov 1905Born
9 Nov 1968Died
63Age at death
87Credits
Biography
Born in East Boston, Johnny Indrisano was from a poverty stricken family. As a youth he vowed to "have money" some day. He boxed 155 amateur fights. He turned professional and went on to fight 83 main events in which he won 80. He defeated 5 world champions. His career lasted from 1924 to 1934. He defeated among others, Joe Dundee(World Welterweight Champ/non-title fight), Nick Testo, Johnny Freeman, Sig Keppen, and Sammy Baker. From 1934 to 1949 he worked as a boxing referee. He began as a boxing coach for movie stars and from there became a full-time boxing adviser on films. He also worked as a character actor.
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Among the stars he trained were John Garfield, Spencer Tracy, Carey Grant, Mickey Rooney, Robert Ryan, Robert Taylor, Jimmy Durante, Fred MacMurray, Ricardo Montalban, and William Lundigan. He died under mysterious conditions - possibly a suicide.
Date of Death 9 July 1968, San Fernando Valley, California (apparent suicide by hanging)
Known for
It's a Wonderful LifeMan in Fantasy (uncredited)8.3
Some Like It HotWaiter (uncredited)8.1
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad WorldHard Hat in Crowd (uncredited)7.0
Barefoot in the ParkPoliceman with Drunk (uncredited)7.1
BatmanUmpire (uncredited), Inmate (uncredited)7.3
Seven Brides for Seven BrothersMember of Third Barn Raising Team (uncredited)7.1
BonanzaReferee (uncredited), Brawler (uncredited), Townsman (uncredited)7.5
Ocean's ElevenTexan (uncredited)6.4
Birdman of AlcatrazInmate (uncredited)7.5
Pillow TalkTruck Driver Punching Jonathan (uncredited)7.1
The Cincinnati KidGambler (uncredited)7.0
Murder, My SweetAmthor's Chauffeur (uncredited)7.2
Filmography
The 80 most recent of 87 credits.
- 1968The Legend of Lylah ClareFilm: Studio Grip (uncredited)
- 1967The AmbushersFilm: Rapist (uncredited)
- 1967MannixSeries: Tim (1 episode)
- 1967Barefoot in the ParkFilm: Policeman with Drunk (uncredited)
- 1967Mr. TerrificSeries: Referee (1 episode)
- 1966BatmanSeries: Umpire (uncredited), Inmate (uncredited) (1 episode)
- 1965The Cincinnati KidFilm: Gambler (uncredited)
- 1965The Human DuplicatorsFilm: Thor, the Butler
- 1964The Best ManFilm: Mafia Man (uncredited)
- 1963It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad WorldFilm: Hard Hat in Crowd (uncredited)
- 1963Under the Yum Yum TreeFilm: Boxing Instructor (uncredited)
- 1963A Swingin' AffairFilm
- 1962Who's Got the Action?Film: Hood
- 1962Requiem for a HeavyweightFilm: Barfly Watching TV (uncredited)
- 1962Two Weeks in Another TownFilm: Bouncer (uncredited)
- 1962Birdman of AlcatrazFilm: Inmate (uncredited)
- 1961Blueprint for RobberyFilm: Nick Tony
- 1960Ocean's ElevenFilm: Texan (uncredited)
- 1960I Passed for WhiteFilm: Bartender (uncredited)
- 1959Mr. LuckySeries: News Vendor (1 episode)
- 1959The UntouchablesSeries: Referee (uncredited) (1 episode)
- 1959Pillow TalkFilm: Truck Driver Punching Jonathan (uncredited)
- 1959Hawaiian EyeSeries: Brownie (uncredited) (1 episode)
- 1959The RebelSeries: Referee (1 episode)
- 1959The Many Loves of Dobie GillisSeries: Referee (1 episode)
- 1959BonanzaSeries: Referee (uncredited), Brawler (uncredited), Townsman (uncredited) (1 episode)
- 1959TightropeSeries: Larry (1 episode)
- 1959Some Like It HotFilm: Waiter (uncredited)
- 1959The TrapFilm: Hood (uncredited)
- 1959RawhideSeries: Gregg (1 episode)
- 1958The Donna Reed ShowSeries: Rudy (1 episode)
- 1958Ten North FrederickFilm
- 1957The Devil's HairpinFilm
- 1957Alcoa TheatreSeries: Babe (1 episode)
- 1957Chicago ConfidentialFilm: Gilky - Strongarm Man (uncredited)
- 1957The Midnight StoryFilm: Card Player (uncredited)
- 1956The Cruel TowerFilm
- 1956Hot BloodFilm: Bartender (uncredited)
- 1955Guys and DollsFilm: Liverlips Louie (uncredited)
- 1955It's Always Fair WeatherFilm: Charlie's Henchman (uncredited)
- 1954Studio 57Series (1 episode)
- 1954Seven Brides for Seven BrothersFilm: Member of Third Barn Raising Team (uncredited)
- 1954Duffy of San QuentinFilm: Convict in Hospital Ward
- 195399 River StreetFilm
- 1952The StarFilm
- 1952Four Star PlayhouseSeries: Julio (1 episode)
- 1952Glory AlleyFilm: Spider
- 1952Something to Live ForFilm: Party Guest (uncredited)
- 1951Callaway Went ThatawayFilm: Johnny Terrento
- 1951Schlitz Playhouse of StarsSeries: Referee (1 episode)
- 1951Iron ManFilm: Referee at Chicago Arena (uncredited)
- 1951Pier 23Film: Mushy Cavelli
- 1951MFilm: Man in Mob (uncredited)
- 1950Wyoming MailFilm: Guard (uncredited)
- 1950Hi-JackedFilm: Strongarm (uncredited)
- 1950The Yellow Cab ManFilm: Danny
- 1949TensionFilm: Boxer Handler (uncredited)
- 1949Joe Palooka in the CounterpunchFilm: Fight Referee
- 1949The Lady GamblesFilm: Bert
- 1949The Set-UpFilm: Corner Man (uncredited)
- 1949Joe Palooka in the Big FightFilm: Referee
- 1949Knock on Any DoorFilm: Man (uncredited)
- 1949The AccusedFilm: Referee (uncredited)
- 1948In This CornerFilm: Johnny Hart
- 1948Joe Palooka in Fighting MadFilm: Referee
- 1947Body and SoulFilm: Davis-Marlowe Fight Referee (uncredited)
- 1947The Other LoveFilm: Party Guest (uncredited)
- 1946It's a Wonderful LifeFilm: Man in Fantasy (uncredited)
- 1946Crack-UpFilm: Detective (Uncredited)
- 1946From This Day ForwardFilm: John
- 1945Johnny AngelFilm: Joe, Bouncer at Cafe LaRue (uncredited)
- 1945The Naughty NinetiesFilm: Croupier (uncredited)
- 1944Murder, My SweetFilm: Amthor's Chauffeur (uncredited)
- 1944Lost in a HaremFilm: Ramo's Lieutenant (uncredited)
- 1942The Big StreetFilm: Mug at Mindy's (uncredited)
- 1941Ringside MaisieFilm: Peaches
- 1940Tin Pan AlleyFilm: Kid Skeets' Cornerman (uncredited)
- 1940Mystery Sea RaiderFilm: Bo's'n
- 1940City for ConquestFilm: Referee in Wales Fight (uncredited)
- 1939Invitation to HappinessFilm: Referee (uncredited)
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