John Indrisano
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)
Acted in
The Legend of Lylah Clare
1968
as Studio Grip (uncredited)
The Ambushers
1967
as Rapist (uncredited)
Mannix
1967
as Tim
Barefoot in the Park
1967
as Policeman with Drunk (uncredited)
Mr. Terrific
1967
as Referee
Batman
1966
as Umpire (uncredited)
Batman
1966
as Inmate (uncredited)
The Cincinnati Kid
1965
as Gambler (uncredited)
The Human Duplicators
1965
as Thor, the Butler
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
1963
as Hard Hat in Crowd (uncredited)
Under the Yum-Yum Tree
1963
as Boxing Instructor (uncredited)
A Swingin' Affair
1963
Who's Got the Action?
1962
as Hood
Requiem for a Heavyweight
1962
as Barfly Watching TV (uncredited)
Birdman of Alcatraz
1962
as Inmate (uncredited)
Blueprint for Robbery
1961
as Nick Tony
Ocean's Eleven
1960
as Texan (uncredited)
Mr. Lucky
1959
as News Vendor
The Untouchables
1959
as Referee (uncredited)
Pillow Talk
1959
as Truck Driver Punching Jonathan (uncredited)
Hawaiian Eye
1959
as Brownie (uncredited)
The Rebel
1959
as Referee
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
1959
as Referee
Bonanza
1959
as Referee (uncredited)
Bonanza
1959
as Brawler (uncredited)
Bonanza
1959
as Townsman (uncredited)
Tightrope
1959
as Larry
Some Like It Hot
1959
as Waiter (uncredited)
The Trap
1959
as Hood (uncredited)
Rawhide
1959
as Gregg
The Devil's Hairpin
1957
Alcoa Theatre
1957
as Babe
Chicago Confidential
1957
as Gilky - Strongarm Man (uncredited)
The Midnight Story
1957
as Card Player (uncredited)
The Cruel Tower
1956
Guys and Dolls
1955
as Liverlips Louie (uncredited)
It's Always Fair Weather
1955
as Charlie's Henchman (uncredited)
Studio 57
1954
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
1954
as Member of Third Barn Raising Team (uncredited)
Duffy of San Quentin
1954
as Convict in Hospital Ward
Four Star Playhouse
1952
as Julio
Glory Alley
1952
as Spider
Something to Live For
1952
as Party Guest (uncredited)
Callaway Went Thataway
1951
as Johnny Terrento
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
1951
as Referee
Pier 23
1951
as Mushy Cavelli
Wyoming Mail
1950
as Guard (uncredited)
Hi-Jacked
1950
as Strongarm (uncredited)
The Yellow Cab Man
1950
as Danny
Tension
1949
as Boxer Handler (uncredited)
Joe Palooka in the Counterpunch
1949
as Fight Referee
The Lady Gambles
1949
as Bert
The Set-Up
1949
as Corner Man (uncredited)
Joe Palooka in the Big Fight
1949
as Referee
Knock on Any Door
1949
as Man (uncredited)
The Accused
1949
as Referee (uncredited)
In This Corner
1948
as Johnny Hart
Joe Palooka in Fighting Mad
1948
as Referee
Body and Soul
1947
as Davis-Marlowe Fight Referee (uncredited)
The Other Love
1947
as Party Guest (uncredited)
It's a Wonderful Life
1946
as Man in Fantasy (uncredited)
Crack-Up
1946
as Detective (Uncredited)
From This Day Forward
1946
as John
The Naughty Nineties
1945
as Croupier (uncredited)
Murder, My Sweet
1944
as Amthor's Chauffeur (uncredited)
Lost in a Harem
1944
as Ramo's Lieutenant (uncredited)
The Big Street
1942
as Mug at Mindy's (Uncredited)
Ringside Maisie
1941
as Peaches
Tin Pan Alley
1940
as Kid Skeets' Cornerman (uncredited)
Mystery Sea Raider
1940
as Bo's'n
City for Conquest
1940
as Referee in Wales Fight (uncredited)
Invitation to Happiness
1939
as Referee (uncredited)
The Girl from Mexico
1939
as Wrestling Match Referee
The Plot Thickens
1936
as Man in Line for Inspection
Go West Young Man
1936
as Chauffeur
Laughing Irish Eyes
1936
as Fight Trainer
Two-Fisted
1935
as Pinky Duffy
The Winning Ticket
1935
as Lefty Costello
King for a Night
1933
as Fighter