John Indrisano

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)

Acting

1968

The Legend of Lylah Clare
Movie

Studio Grip (uncredited)

1967

The Ambushers
Movie

Rapist (uncredited)

1967

1967

Barefoot in the Park
Movie

Policeman with Drunk (uncredited)

1965

The Cincinnati Kid
Movie

Gambler (uncredited)

1965

1963

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

Hard Hat in Crowd (uncredited)

1963

Under the Yum-Yum Tree
Movie

Boxing Instructor (uncredited)

1962

Requiem for a Heavyweight
Movie

Barfly Watching TV (uncredited)

1962

Two Weeks in Another Town
Movie

Bouncer (uncredited)

1962

Birdman of Alcatraz
Movie

Inmate (uncredited)

1960

Ocean's Eleven
Movie

Texan (uncredited)

1960

I Passed for White
Movie

Bartender (uncredited)

1959

The Untouchables
Tv

Referee (uncredited)

1959

Hawaiian Eye
Tv

Brownie (uncredited)

1959

Pillow Talk
Movie

Truck Driver Punching Jonathan (uncredited)

1959

1959

1959

Some Like It Hot
Movie

Waiter (uncredited)

1959

The Trap
Movie

Hood (uncredited)

1957

The Midnight Story
Movie

Card Player (uncredited)

1956

Hot Blood
Movie

Bartender (uncredited)

1955

Guys and Dolls
Movie

Liverlips Louie (uncredited)

1955

It's Always Fair Weather
Movie

Charlie's Henchman (uncredited)

1954

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
Movie

Member of Third Barn Raising Team (uncredited)

1954

Duffy of San Quentin
Movie

Convict in Hospital Ward

1952

Something to Live For
Movie

Party Guest (uncredited)

1951

1951

Iron Man
Movie

Referee at Chicago Arena (uncredited)

1950

Wyoming Mail
Movie

Guard (uncredited)

1950

Hi-Jacked
Movie

Strongarm (uncredited)

1949

Tension
Movie

Boxer Handler (uncredited)

1949

The Set-Up
Movie

Corner Man (uncredited)

1949

Knock on Any Door
Movie

Man (uncredited)

1949

The Accused
Movie

Referee (uncredited)

1947

Body and Soul
Movie

Davis-Marlowe Fight Referee (uncredited)

1947

The Other Love
Movie

Party Guest (uncredited)

1946

It's a Wonderful Life
Movie

Man in Fantasy (uncredited)

1946

Crack-Up
Movie

Detective (Uncredited)

1945

The Naughty Nineties
Movie

Croupier (uncredited)

1944

Murder, My Sweet
Movie

Amthor's Chauffeur (uncredited)

1944

Lost in a Harem
Movie

Ramo's Lieutenant (uncredited)

1942

The Big Street
Movie

Mug at Mindy's (Uncredited)

1940

Tin Pan Alley
Movie

Kid Skeets' Cornerman (uncredited)

1940

City for Conquest
Movie

Referee in Wales Fight (uncredited)

1936

The Plot Thickens
Movie

Man in Line for Inspection (uncredited)

Crew

1968

1965

A Swingin' Summer
Movie

Fight Choreographer

1962

1956

1956

1955

Guys and Dolls
Movie

Stunt Coordinator

1955

1954

Carmen Jones
Movie

Fight Choreographer

1953

Shane
Movie

Stunt Coordinator

1950

Right Cross
Movie

Technical Advisor

1946

Infos

Full Name
John Indrisano
Gender
Male
Date of Birth
11/1/1905
Date of Death
11/9/1968
Also Known As

Johnny Andrews

Johnny Andressano