John Indrisano
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- November 1, 1905
- Died
- November 9, 1968 (aged 63)
- Birthplace
- Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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. 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
Filmography
The Legend of Lylah Clare
Movie · as Studio Grip (uncredited)
Barefoot in the Park
Movie · as Policeman with Drunk (uncredited)
The Ambushers
Movie · as Rapist (uncredited)
Mr. Terrific
TV · as Referee · 1 ep
Mannix
TV · as Tim · 1 ep
Batman
TV · as Umpire (uncredited), Inmate (uncredited) · 1 ep
The Cincinnati Kid
Movie · as Gambler (uncredited)
The Human Duplicators
Movie · as Thor, the Butler
The Best Man
Movie · as Mafia Man (uncredited)
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
Movie · as Hard Hat in Crowd (uncredited)
A Swingin' Affair
Movie
Under the Yum Yum Tree
Movie · as Boxing Instructor (uncredited)
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
TV · as Johnny · 1 ep
Requiem for a Heavyweight
Movie · as Barfly Watching TV (uncredited)
Who's Got the Action?
Movie · as Hood
Birdman of Alcatraz
Movie · as Inmate (uncredited)
Two Weeks in Another Town
Movie · as Bouncer (uncredited)
Blueprint for Robbery
Movie · as Nick Tony
Ocean's Eleven
Movie · as Texan (uncredited)
I Passed for White
Movie · as Bartender (uncredited)
Some Like It Hot
Movie · as Waiter (uncredited)
Pillow Talk
Movie · as Truck Driver Punching Jonathan (uncredited)
The Trap
Movie · as Hood (uncredited)
Bonanza
TV · as Referee (uncredited), Brawler (uncredited), Townsman (uncredited) · 1 ep
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
TV · as Referee · 1 ep
Hawaiian Eye
TV · as Brownie (uncredited) · 1 ep
The Untouchables
TV · as Referee (uncredited) · 1 ep
The Rebel
TV · as Referee · 1 ep
Tightrope
TV · as Larry · 1 ep
Mr. Lucky
TV · as News Vendor · 1 ep
Rawhide
TV · as Gregg · 1 ep
Ten North Frederick
Movie
The Donna Reed Show
TV · as Rudy · 1 ep
The Devil's Hairpin
Movie
The Midnight Story
Movie · as Card Player (uncredited)
Chicago Confidential
Movie · as Gilky - Strongarm Man (uncredited)
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
TV · as Self · 1 ep
Alcoa Theatre
TV · as Babe · 1 ep
The Cruel Tower
Movie
Hot Blood
Movie · as Bartender (uncredited)
Guys and Dolls
Movie · as Liverlips Louie (uncredited)
It's Always Fair Weather
Movie · as Charlie's Henchman (uncredited)
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
Movie · as Member of Third Barn Raising Team (uncredited)
Duffy of San Quentin
Movie · as Convict in Hospital Ward
Studio 57
TV · 1 ep
99 River Street
Movie
Glory Alley
Movie · as Spider
Something to Live For
Movie · as Party Guest (uncredited)
The Star
Movie
Four Star Playhouse
TV · as Julio · 1 ep
Pier 23
Movie · as Mushy Cavelli
Callaway Went Thataway
Movie · as Johnny Terrento
Iron Man
Movie · as Referee at Chicago Arena (uncredited)
M
Movie · as Man in Mob (uncredited)
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
TV · as Referee · 1 ep
The Yellow Cab Man
Movie · as Danny
Wyoming Mail
Movie · as Guard (uncredited)
Hi-Jacked
Movie · as Strongarm (uncredited)
The Set-Up
Movie · as Corner Man (uncredited)
Tension
Movie · as Boxer Handler (uncredited)
The Lady Gambles
Movie · as Bert
Knock on Any Door
Movie · as Man (uncredited)
The Accused
Movie · as Referee (uncredited)
Joe Palooka in the Counterpunch
Movie · as Fight Referee
Joe Palooka in the Big Fight
Movie · as Referee
In This Corner
Movie · as Johnny Hart
Joe Palooka in Fighting Mad
Movie · as Referee
The Other Love
Movie · as Party Guest (uncredited)
Body and Soul
Movie · as Davis-Marlowe Fight Referee (uncredited)
It's a Wonderful Life
Movie · as Man in Fantasy (uncredited)
From This Day Forward
Movie · as John
Crack-Up
Movie · as Detective (Uncredited)
The Naughty Nineties
Movie · as Croupier (uncredited)
Johnny Angel
Movie · as Joe, Bouncer at Cafe LaRue (uncredited)
Murder, My Sweet
Movie · as Amthor's Chauffeur (uncredited)
Lost in a Harem
Movie · as Ramo's Lieutenant (uncredited)
The Big Street
Movie · as Mug at Mindy's (uncredited)
Ringside Maisie
Movie · as Peaches
City for Conquest
Movie · as Referee in Wales Fight (uncredited)
Tin Pan Alley
Movie · as Kid Skeets' Cornerman (uncredited)
Mystery Sea Raider
Movie · as Bo's'n
The Girl from Mexico
Movie · as Wrestling Match Referee
Invitation to Happiness
Movie · as Referee (uncredited)
Go West Young Man
Movie · as Chauffeur
Laughing Irish Eyes
Movie · as Fight Trainer
The Plot Thickens
Movie · as Man in Line for Inspection (uncredited)
Two-Fisted
Movie · as Pinky Duffy
The Winning Ticket
Movie · as Lefty Costello
King for a Night
Movie · as Fighter