John Indrisano
Known for: Acting
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
Series
Bonanza
Referee (uncredited)
1959
Series
Bonanza
Brawler (uncredited)
1959
Series
Bonanza
Townsman (uncredited)
1959
Series
Mannix
Tim
1967
Series
Batman
Umpire (uncredited)
1966
Series
Batman
Inmate (uncredited)
1966
Series
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Self
1957
Series
The Donna Reed Show
Rudy
1958
Series
The Untouchables
Referee (uncredited)
1959
Series
Rawhide
Gregg
1959
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
Johnny
1963
Series
Four Star Playhouse
Julio
1952
Series
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
Referee
1959
Series
Hawaiian Eye
Brownie (uncredited)
1959
Series
The Rebel
Referee
1959
Series
Studio 57
1954
Film
It's a Wonderful Life
Man in Fantasy (uncredited)
1946
Series
Alcoa Theatre
Babe
1957
Film
Some Like It Hot
Waiter (uncredited)
1959
Series
Mr. Lucky
News Vendor
1959
Series
Tightrope
Larry
1959
Series
Mr. Terrific
Referee
1967
Film
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
Hard Hat in Crowd (uncredited)
1963
Film
Ocean's Eleven
Texan (uncredited)
1960
Film
Pillow Talk
Truck Driver Punching Jonathan (uncredited)
1959
Film
Birdman of Alcatraz
Inmate (uncredited)
1962
Film
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
Member of Third Barn Raising Team (uncredited)
1954
Film
The Cincinnati Kid
Gambler (uncredited)
1965
Series
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Referee
1951
Film
Barefoot in the Park
Policeman with Drunk (uncredited)
1967
Film
Guys and Dolls
Liverlips Louie (uncredited)
1955
Film
It's Always Fair Weather
Charlie's Henchman (uncredited)
1955
Film
Knock on Any Door
Man (uncredited)
1949
Film
The Trap
Hood (uncredited)
1959
Film
Murder, My Sweet
Amthor's Chauffeur (uncredited)
1944
Film
Body and Soul
Davis-Marlowe Fight Referee (uncredited)
1947
Film
Two Weeks in Another Town
Bouncer (uncredited)
1962
Film
The Set-Up
Corner Man (uncredited)
1949
Film
Requiem for a Heavyweight
Barfly Watching TV (uncredited)
1962
Film
The Big Street
Mug at Mindy's (uncredited)
1942
Film
M
Man in Mob (uncredited)
1951
Film
The Ambushers
Rapist (uncredited)
1967
Film
Something to Live For
Party Guest (uncredited)
1952
Film
Iron Man
Referee at Chicago Arena (uncredited)
1951
Film
Ringside Maisie
Peaches
1941
Film
The Other Love
Party Guest (uncredited)
1947
Film
Lost in a Harem
Ramo's Lieutenant (uncredited)
1944
Film
Under the Yum Yum Tree
Boxing Instructor (uncredited)
1963
Film
Who's Got the Action?
Hood
1962
Film
The Naughty Nineties
Croupier (uncredited)
1945
Film
The Legend of Lylah Clare
Studio Grip (uncredited)
1968
Film
The Lady Gambles
Bert
1949
Film
The Human Duplicators
Thor, the Butler
1965
Film
The Best Man
Mafia Man (uncredited)
1964
Film
Duffy of San Quentin
Convict in Hospital Ward
1954
Film
The Devil's Hairpin
1957
Film
From This Day Forward
John
1946
Film
The Midnight Story
Card Player (uncredited)
1957
Film
Wyoming Mail
Guard (uncredited)
1950
Film
The Star
1952
Film
99 River Street
1953
Film
Hot Blood
Bartender (uncredited)
1956
Film
The Yellow Cab Man
Danny
1950
Film
The Girl from Mexico
Wrestling Match Referee
1939
Film
City for Conquest
Referee in Wales Fight (uncredited)
1940
Film
Ten North Frederick
1958
Film
The Accused
Referee (uncredited)
1949
Film
Hi-Jacked
Strongarm (uncredited)
1950
Film
Chicago Confidential
Gilky - Strongarm Man (uncredited)
1957
Film
I Passed for White
Bartender (uncredited)
1960
Film
Go West Young Man
Chauffeur
1936
Film
Joe Palooka in the Counterpunch
Fight Referee
1949
Film
King for a Night
Fighter
1933
Film
Tin Pan Alley
Kid Skeets' Cornerman (uncredited)
1940
Film
Joe Palooka in Fighting Mad
Referee
1948
Film
Johnny Angel
Joe, Bouncer at Cafe LaRue (uncredited)
1945
Film
Crack-Up
Detective (Uncredited)
1946
Film
The Winning Ticket
Lefty Costello
1935
Film
Tension
Boxer Handler (uncredited)
1949
Film
Callaway Went Thataway
Johnny Terrento
1951
Film
Joe Palooka in the Big Fight
Referee
1949
Film
Invitation to Happiness
Referee (uncredited)
1939
Film
The Cruel Tower
1956
Film
Blueprint for Robbery
Nick Tony
1961
Film
Glory Alley
Spider
1952
Film
A Swingin' Affair
1963
Film
Pier 23
Mushy Cavelli
1951
Film
In This Corner
Johnny Hart
1948
Film
Laughing Irish Eyes
Fight Trainer
1936
Film
Two-Fisted
Pinky Duffy
1935
Film
The Plot Thickens
Man in Line for Inspection (uncredited)
1936
Film
Mystery Sea Raider
Bo's'n
1940