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John Indrisano

John Indrisano

Known For Acting
Birthday Nov 01, 1905
Died Nov 09, 1968 (63)
Birthplace Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Popularity 0.1 (history)
Updated Aug 05, 2024 (Update)
Entry Date Apr 25, 2024
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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

Barefoot in the Park

Barefoot in the Park

1967

as Policeman with Drunk (uncredited)

The Ambushers

The Ambushers

1967

as Rapist (uncredited)

The Human Duplicators

The Human Duplicators

1965

as Thor, the Butler

The Cincinnati Kid

The Cincinnati Kid

1965

as Gambler (uncredited)

Under the Yum-Yum Tree

Under the Yum-Yum Tree

1963

as Boxing Instructor (uncredited)

It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World

It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World

1963

as Hard Hat in Crowd (uncredited)

Who's Got the Action?

Who's Got the Action?

1962

as Hood

Birdman of Alcatraz

Birdman of Alcatraz

1962

as Inmate (uncredited)

Requiem for a Heavyweight

Requiem for a Heavyweight

1962

as Barfly Watching TV (uncredited)

Blueprint for Robbery

Blueprint for Robbery

1961

as Nick Tony

Ocean's Eleven

Ocean's Eleven

1960

as Texan (uncredited)

The Trap

The Trap

1959

as Hood (uncredited)

Pillow Talk

Pillow Talk

1959

as Truck Driver Punching Jonathan (uncredited)

Some Like It Hot

Some Like It Hot

1959

as Waiter (uncredited)

The Midnight Story

The Midnight Story

1957

as Card Player (uncredited)

Guys and Dolls

Guys and Dolls

1955

as Liverlips Louie (uncredited)

It's Always Fair Weather

It's Always Fair Weather

1955

as Charlie's Henchman (uncredited)

Duffy of San Quentin

Duffy of San Quentin

1954

as Convict in Hospital Ward

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

1954

as Member of Third Barn Raising Team (uncredited)

Glory Alley

Glory Alley

1952

as Spider

Something to Live For

Something to Live For

1952

as Party Guest (uncredited)

Callaway Went Thataway

Callaway Went Thataway

1951

as Johnny Terrento

Pier 23

Pier 23

1951

as Mushy Cavelli

The Yellow Cab Man

The Yellow Cab Man

1950

as Danny

Wyoming Mail

Wyoming Mail

1950

as Guard (uncredited)

Hi-Jacked

Hi-Jacked

1950

as Strongarm (uncredited)

Tension

Tension

1949

as Boxer Handler (uncredited)

The Lady Gambles

The Lady Gambles

1949

as Bert

Joe Palooka in the Counterpunch

Joe Palooka in the Counterpunch

1949

as Fight Referee

The Accused

The Accused

1949

as Referee (uncredited)

The Set-Up

The Set-Up

1949

as Corner Man (uncredited)

Knock on Any Door

Knock on Any Door

1949

as Man (uncredited)

In This Corner

In This Corner

1948

as Johnny Hart

Joe Palooka in Fighting Mad

Joe Palooka in Fighting Mad

1948

as Referee

The Other Love

The Other Love

1947

as Party Guest (uncredited)

Body and Soul

Body and Soul

1947

as Davis-Marlowe Fight Referee (uncredited)

From This Day Forward

From This Day Forward

1946

as John

Crack-Up

Crack-Up

1946

as Detective (Uncredited)

It's a Wonderful Life

It's a Wonderful Life

1946

as Man in Fantasy (uncredited)

The Naughty Nineties

The Naughty Nineties

1945

as Croupier (uncredited)

Murder, My Sweet

Murder, My Sweet

1944

as Amthor's Chauffeur (uncredited)

Lost in a Harem

Lost in a Harem

1944

as Ramo's Lieutenant (uncredited)

The Big Street

The Big Street

1942

as Mug at Mindy's (Uncredited)

Ringside Maisie

Ringside Maisie

1941

as Peaches

Tin Pan Alley

Tin Pan Alley

1940

as Kid Skeets' Cornerman (uncredited)

Mystery Sea Raider

Mystery Sea Raider

1940

as Bo's'n

City for Conquest

City for Conquest

1940

as Referee in Wales Fight (uncredited)

The Girl from Mexico

The Girl from Mexico

1939

as Wrestling Match Referee

Invitation to Happiness

Invitation to Happiness

1939

as Referee (uncredited)

Go West Young Man

Go West Young Man

1936

as Chauffeur

Laughing Irish Eyes

Laughing Irish Eyes

1936

as Fight Trainer

The Plot Thickens

The Plot Thickens

1936

as Man in Line for Inspection

The Winning Ticket

The Winning Ticket

1935

as Lefty Costello

Two-Fisted

Two-Fisted

1935

as Pinky Duffy

King for a Night

King for a Night

1933

as Fighter

Skidoo

Skidoo

1968

Stunts

The Ambushers

The Ambushers

1967

Stunts

Our Man Flint

Our Man Flint

1966

Stunts

A Swingin' Summer

A Swingin' Summer

1965

Fight Choreographer

The Manchurian Candidate

The Manchurian Candidate

1962

Stunt Coordinator

Somebody Up There Likes Me

Somebody Up There Likes Me

1956

Technical Advisor, Technical Supervisor

Guys and Dolls

Guys and Dolls

1955

Stunt Coordinator

Bad Day at Black Rock

Bad Day at Black Rock

1955

Stunt Coordinator

Carmen Jones

Carmen Jones

1954

Fight Choreographer

Duffy of San Quentin

Duffy of San Quentin

1954

Stunts

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

1954

Stunt Coordinator

Shane

Shane

1953

Stunt Coordinator

Right Cross

Right Cross

1950

Technical Advisor

The Kid from Brooklyn

The Kid from Brooklyn

1946

Technical Advisor

Golden Gloves

Golden Gloves

1940

Technical Advisor

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Organization Category Movie
Television Credits

Bonanza

as Referee (uncredited)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 12, 1959

Mr. Terrific

as Referee

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 09, 1967

The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis

as Referee

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 29, 1959

Bonanza

as Brawler (uncredited)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 12, 1959

Hawaiian Eye

as Brownie (uncredited)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 07, 1959

Batman

as Umpire (uncredited)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 12, 1966

The Untouchables

as Referee (uncredited)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 15, 1959

The Rebel

as Referee

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 04, 1959

Four Star Playhouse

as Julio

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 25, 1952

Tightrope

as Larry

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 08, 1959

Mannix

as Tim

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 16, 1967

Mr. Lucky

as News Vendor

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 24, 1959

Alcoa Theatre

as Babe

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 30, 1957

Schlitz Playhouse of Stars

as Referee

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 05, 1951

Rawhide

as Gregg

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 09, 1959

Batman

as Inmate (uncredited)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 12, 1966

Bonanza

as Townsman (uncredited)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 12, 1959

Tonight Starring Jack Paar

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jul 29, 1957

Studio 57

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 21, 1954

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