John Indrisano
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- November 1, 1905
- Died
- November 9, 1968
- Birthplace
- Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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)
Filmography
Skidoo 1968
Stunts
The Legend of Lylah Clare 1968
as Studio Grip (uncredited)
The Ambushers 1967
as Rapist (uncredited), Stunts
Barefoot in the Park 1967
as Policeman with Drunk (uncredited)
Our Man Flint 1966
Stunts
The Cincinnati Kid 1965
as Gambler (uncredited)
In Harm's Way 1965
Stunts
A Swingin' Summer 1965
Fight Choreographer
The Human Duplicators 1965
as Thor, the Butler
The Best Man 1964
as Mafia Man (uncredited)
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World 1963
as Hard Hat in Crowd (uncredited), Stunts
Under the Yum Yum Tree 1963
as Boxing Instructor (uncredited)
A Swingin' Affair 1963
Actor
Who's Got the Action? 1962
as Hood
The Manchurian Candidate 1962
Stunt Coordinator
Requiem for a Heavyweight 1962
as Barfly Watching TV (uncredited)
Two Weeks in Another Town 1962
as Bouncer (uncredited)
Birdman of Alcatraz 1962
as Inmate (uncredited)
Blueprint for Robbery 1961
as Nick Tony
Ocean's Eleven 1960
as Texan (uncredited)
I Passed for White 1960
as Bartender (uncredited)
Pillow Talk 1959
as Truck Driver Punching Jonathan (uncredited)
Some Like It Hot 1959
as Waiter (uncredited)
The Trap 1959
as Hood (uncredited)
Ten North Frederick 1958
Actor
The Devil's Hairpin 1957
Actor
Chicago Confidential 1957
as Gilky - Strongarm Man (uncredited)
The Midnight Story 1957
as Card Player (uncredited)
The Cruel Tower 1956
Actor
Somebody Up There Likes Me 1956
Technical Advisor, Technical Supervisor
Hot Blood 1956
as Bartender (uncredited)
Guys and Dolls 1955
as Liverlips Louie (uncredited), Stunt Coordinator
It's Always Fair Weather 1955
as Charlie's Henchman (uncredited)
Carmen Jones 1954
Fight Choreographer
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers 1954
as Member of Third Barn Raising Team (uncredited), Stunt Coordinator
Duffy of San Quentin 1954
as Convict in Hospital Ward, Stunts
99 River Street 1953
Actor
Shane 1953
Stunt Coordinator
The Star 1952
Actor
Glory Alley 1952
as Spider
Something to Live For 1952
as Party Guest (uncredited)
Callaway Went Thataway 1951
as Johnny Terrento
Iron Man 1951
as Referee at Chicago Arena (uncredited)
Pier 23 1951
as Mushy Cavelli
M 1951
as Man in Mob (uncredited)
Wyoming Mail 1950
as Guard (uncredited)
Right Cross 1950
Technical Advisor
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)
The Kid from Brooklyn 1946
Technical Advisor
From This Day Forward 1946
as John
Johnny Angel 1945
as Joe, Bouncer at Cafe LaRue (uncredited)
The Naughty Nineties 1945
as Croupier (uncredited)
Murder, My Sweet 1944
as Amthor's Chauffeur (uncredited), Stunts
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
The Monster and the Girl 1941
Stunts
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)
Golden Gloves 1940
Technical Advisor
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 (uncredited)
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
Credits from TMDB.