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John Indrisano
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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 G…
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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)
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BODY OF WORK
John Indrisano's Filmography
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The Legend of Lylah Clare
as Studio Grip (uncredited)
The Ambushers
as Rapist (uncredited)
Barefoot in the Park
as Policeman with Drunk (uncredited)
The Cincinnati Kid
as Gambler (uncredited)
The Human Duplicators
as Thor, the Butler
The Best Man
as Mafia Man (uncredited)
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
as Hard Hat in Crowd (uncredited)
Under the Yum Yum Tree
as Boxing Instructor (uncredited)
A Swingin' Affair
Who's Got the Action?
as Hood
Requiem for a Heavyweight
as Barfly Watching TV (uncredited)
Two Weeks in Another Town
as Bouncer (uncredited)
Birdman of Alcatraz
as Inmate (uncredited)
Blueprint for Robbery
as Nick Tony
Ocean's Eleven
as Texan (uncredited)
I Passed for White
as Bartender (uncredited)
Pillow Talk
as Truck Driver Punching Jonathan (uncredited)
Some Like It Hot
as Waiter (uncredited)
The Trap
as Hood (uncredited)
Ten North Frederick
The Devil's Hairpin
Chicago Confidential
as Gilky - Strongarm Man (uncredited)
The Midnight Story
as Card Player (uncredited)
The Cruel Tower
Hot Blood
as Bartender (uncredited)
Guys and Dolls
as Liverlips Louie (uncredited)
It's Always Fair Weather
as Charlie's Henchman (uncredited)
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
as Member of Third Barn Raising Team (uncredited)
Duffy of San Quentin
as Convict in Hospital Ward
99 River Street
The Star
Glory Alley
as Spider
Something to Live For
as Party Guest (uncredited)
Callaway Went Thataway
as Johnny Terrento
Iron Man
as Referee at Chicago Arena (uncredited)
Pier 23
as Mushy Cavelli
M
as Man in Mob (uncredited)
Wyoming Mail
as Guard (uncredited)
Hi-Jacked
as Strongarm (uncredited)
The Yellow Cab Man
as Danny
Tension
as Boxer Handler (uncredited)
Joe Palooka in the Counterpunch
as Fight Referee
The Lady Gambles
as Bert
The Set-Up
as Corner Man (uncredited)
Joe Palooka in the Big Fight
as Referee
Knock on Any Door
as Man (uncredited)
The Accused
as Referee (uncredited)
In This Corner
as Johnny Hart
Joe Palooka in Fighting Mad
as Referee
Body and Soul
as Davis-Marlowe Fight Referee (uncredited)
The Other Love
as Party Guest (uncredited)
It's a Wonderful Life
as Man in Fantasy (uncredited)
Crack-Up
as Detective (Uncredited)
From This Day Forward
as John
Johnny Angel
as Joe, Bouncer at Cafe LaRue (uncredited)
The Naughty Nineties
as Croupier (uncredited)
Murder, My Sweet
as Amthor's Chauffeur (uncredited)
Lost in a Harem
as Ramo's Lieutenant (uncredited)
The Big Street
as Mug at Mindy's (uncredited)
Ringside Maisie
as Peaches
Tin Pan Alley
as Kid Skeets' Cornerman (uncredited)
Mystery Sea Raider
as Bo's'n
City for Conquest
as Referee in Wales Fight (uncredited)
Invitation to Happiness
as Referee (uncredited)
The Girl from Mexico
as Wrestling Match Referee
The Plot Thickens
as Man in Line for Inspection (uncredited)
Go West Young Man
as Chauffeur
Laughing Irish Eyes
as Fight Trainer
Two-Fisted
as Pinky Duffy
The Winning Ticket
as Lefty Costello
King for a Night
as Fighter