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