John Indrisano
Personal Info
Known for
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1905-11-01
Day of Death
1968-11-09 (63 years old)
Place of Birth
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
John Indrisano
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
Acting
(1968)
The Legend of Lylah Clare
as Studio Grip (uncredited)
(1967)
Barefoot in the Park
as Policeman with Drunk (uncredited)
(1967)
The Ambushers
as Rapist (uncredited)
(1965)
The Cincinnati Kid
as Gambler (uncredited)
(1965)
The Human Duplicators
as Thor, the Butler
(1963)
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
as Hard Hat in Crowd (uncredited)
(1963)
Under the Yum-Yum Tree
as Boxing Instructor (uncredited)
(1963)
(1962)
Birdman of Alcatraz
as Inmate (uncredited)
(1962)
Requiem for a Heavyweight
as Barfly Watching TV (uncredited)
(1962)
Who's Got the Action?
as Hood
(1961)
Blueprint for Robbery
as Nick Tony
(1960)
Ocean's Eleven
as Texan (uncredited)
(1959)
Some Like It Hot
as Waiter (uncredited)
(1959)
Pillow Talk
as Truck Driver Punching Jonathan (uncredited)
(1959)
The Trap
as Hood (uncredited)
(1957)
The Midnight Story
as Card Player (uncredited)
(1957)
Chicago Confidential
as Gilky - Strongarm Man (uncredited)
(1957)
(1956)
(1955)
Guys and Dolls
as Liverlips Louie (uncredited)
(1955)
It's Always Fair Weather
as Charlie's Henchman (uncredited)
(1954)
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
as Member of Third Barn Raising Team (uncredited)
(1954)
Duffy of San Quentin
as Convict in Hospital Ward
(1952)
Something to Live For
as Party Guest (uncredited)
(1952)
Glory Alley
as Spider
(1951)
Callaway Went Thataway
as Johnny Terrento
(1951)
Pier 23
as Mushy Cavelli
(1950)
Wyoming Mail
as Guard (uncredited)
(1950)
The Yellow Cab Man
as Danny
(1950)
Hi-Jacked
as Strongarm (uncredited)
(1949)
The Set-Up
as Corner Man (uncredited)
(1949)
Tension
as Boxer Handler (uncredited)
(1949)
The Lady Gambles
as Bert
(1949)
The Accused
as Referee (uncredited)
(1949)
Knock on Any Door
as Man (uncredited)
(1949)
Joe Palooka in the Big Fight
as Referee
(1949)
Joe Palooka in the Counterpunch
as Fight Referee
(1948)
Joe Palooka in Fighting Mad
as Referee
(1948)
In This Corner
as Johnny Hart
(1947)
Body and Soul
as Davis-Marlowe Fight Referee (uncredited)
(1947)
The Other Love
as Party Guest (uncredited)
(1946)
It's a Wonderful Life
as Man in Fantasy (uncredited)
(1946)
Crack-Up
as Detective (Uncredited)
(1946)
From This Day Forward
as John
(1945)
Johnny Angel
as Joe, Bouncer at Cafe LaRue (uncredited)
(1945)
The Naughty Nineties
as Croupier (uncredited)
(1944)
Murder, My Sweet
as Amthor's Chauffeur (uncredited)
(1944)
Lost in a Harem
as Ramo's Lieutenant (uncredited)
(1942)
The Big Street
as Mug at Mindy's (Uncredited)
(1941)
Ringside Maisie
as Peaches
(1940)
City for Conquest
as Referee in Wales Fight (uncredited)
(1940)
Tin Pan Alley
as Kid Skeets' Cornerman (uncredited)
(1940)
Mystery Sea Raider
as Bo's'n
(1939)
The Girl from Mexico
as Wrestling Match Referee
(1939)
Invitation to Happiness
as Referee (uncredited)
(1936)
The Plot Thickens
as Man in Line for Inspection
(1936)
Go West Young Man
as Chauffeur
(1936)
Laughing Irish Eyes
as Fight Trainer
(1935)
Two-Fisted
as Pinky Duffy
(1935)
The Winning Ticket
as Lefty Costello
(1933)
King for a Night
as Fighter
Crew
(1968)
Skidoo
Stunts
(1967)
The Ambushers
Stunts
(1966)
Our Man Flint
Stunts
(1965)
A Swingin' Summer
Fight Choreographer
(1963)
(1962)
The Manchurian Candidate
Stunt Coordinator
(1956)
Somebody Up There Likes Me
Technical Advisor, Technical Supervisor
(1955)
Guys and Dolls
Stunt Coordinator
(1955)
Bad Day at Black Rock
Stunt Coordinator
(1954)
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
Stunt Coordinator
(1954)
Carmen Jones
Fight Choreographer
(1954)
Duffy of San Quentin
Stunts
(1953)
Shane
Stunt Coordinator
(1950)
Right Cross
Technical Advisor
(1946)
The Kid from Brooklyn
Technical Advisor
(1941)
The Monster and the Girl
Stunts
(1940)
Golden Gloves
Technical Advisor